Portret van een zittende vrouw met witte klederdrachtmuts 1855 - 1870

"Portret van een zittende vrouw met witte klederdrachtmuts," a daguerreotype created between 1855 and 1870 by the Gebroeders Sanders, captures a seated woman in a white cap and dress. The photograph's small size, measuring just 86mm by 53mm, suggests a personal or intimate portrait, likely intended for private viewing by family or friends. This portrait is a significant example of early photographic practices, particularly in the Netherlands, during a time when photography was becoming increasingly popular. The photograph's delicate details and compositional elements are indicative of the developing artistic sensibilities of early photographers.