Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een boek in de hand 1850 - 1874

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een boek in de hand" is a carte de visite photograph by the Belgian photographer Alexandre Ken, created between 1850 and 1874. The portrait depicts a young woman standing beside a chair and a table, holding a book in her left hand. The photograph showcases the elegant style of 19th-century portraiture, capturing the sitter in a formal and composed pose. Ken's work is notable for its fine detail and clear composition, typical of the carte de visite format. This portrait captures a fleeting moment in time, offering a glimpse into the life of an unknown woman during the mid-19th century.