Portret van een vrouw met hoofddeksel en medaillon 1860 - 1900

This 19th-century portrait, attributed to J. Tomáš, features a woman adorned in a fashionable headpiece and a delicate lace shawl. The image is presented in a small format, emphasizing the intimate and personal nature of portraiture during this period. The woman’s stern gaze suggests a portrait commissioned for a formal occasion, possibly a family record or a memento of her life. The photograph's monochrome tones and the elegant, detailed framing further enhance the sense of timelessness and formality. This portrait exemplifies the growing popularity of photography as a medium for capturing individual likeness in the 19th century.