Portret van Miss Minnie Hauck c. 1867 - 1890

"Portret van Miss Minnie Hauck" is a carte de visite portrait photograph by Charles Reutlinger, a renowned photographer who captured the faces of 19th-century Parisian society. This small-format photograph, dating from 1867-1890, depicts Miss Minnie Hauck, likely a prominent figure of the time. The image, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hauck in a seated pose, dressed in the elegant fashion of the era, holding a bouquet of flowers. This delicate yet powerful portrait exemplifies Reutlinger's skill in capturing both the physical and the emotional essence of his subjects.