Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1810 - 1859

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman), created by Carl Kotterba between 1810 and 1859, is a pencil drawing depicting a young woman with her hair pulled back and wearing a lace collar and pearl necklace. The drawing is in a simple, realistic style, and it's characterized by its meticulous details and careful rendering of the sitter's features. The inscription "Maria" beneath the image suggests that the woman's name was Maria, though her identity remains unknown. The artwork captures a sense of quiet introspection, reflecting the artist's skill in portraying the subtle nuances of human expression.