Portret van een onbekende vrouw before 1903

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a portrait by Alfred Kirstein, a Dutch photographer, that is dated before 1903. The portrait is of an unknown woman, depicted in profile, with a soft focus and high contrast. The image itself is small in size, measuring only 120mm in height and 85mm in width. Kirstein was a renowned photographer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and his work is characterized by a unique style, often emphasizing naturalism and a refined sense of detail. This portrait demonstrates Kirstein's skill in capturing the delicate nuances of the human form and creating a sense of intimacy through the close-up composition. The work also highlights his interest in exploring the inherent beauty of everyday life, as it features a woman with a simple, unassuming expression. This makes the portrait a valuable and fascinating artifact of the early 20th century.