Portret van een vrouw 1855 - 1860

"Portret van een vrouw" (Portrait of a Woman), created between 1855 and 1860 by Ferdinand Mulnier, is a striking example of 19th-century portrait photography. The image captures a woman in an oval frame, dressed in a dark, buttoned garment, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a hint of composure. The photograph's intimate size, 86mm by 53mm, suggests it was likely intended for personal use, perhaps as a keepsake or a memento of a loved one. The simple yet elegant composition, combined with the sharp detail and subdued tones, exemplifies Mulnier's skill as a photographer and the artistic potential of the medium.