Portret van een vrouw in een witte jurk Possibly 1872

This is C. Perret's "Portret van een vrouw in een witte jurk" a photograph with dimensions of 95 by 51 millimetres. The sepia tone lends the portrait a soft, nostalgic quality. The composition is structured around the contrast between the ornate details of the chair and table, and the woman’s dress. Horizontal lines of the dress create a sense of groundedness and stability, anchoring the figure within the frame. This is juxtaposed with the curving forms of the chair, suggesting movement and fluidity. The lines might also reflect the subject’s position within societal structures. Her posture and placement within this constructed environment speak to the complex interplay between individual identity and cultural expectations. These elements work together to communicate layers of meaning beyond a simple representation.