Portret van een vrouw 1875 - 1899

"Portret van een vrouw" is a black and white portrait photograph of a young woman, likely taken by the studio Cornand et Cie sometime between 1875 and 1899. The portrait is in the typical style of the 19th century, with the subject posed formally, and the image framed by an oval mat. The small size of the photograph, 82 mm by 50 mm, suggests it was intended as a personal keepsake. The photograph is an example of the popular genre of portrait photography that flourished in the 19th century, capturing a moment in time for individuals and families.