Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1855 - 1885

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a carte de visite portrait by Dutch photographer Adolphe Anjoux, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The photograph, taken between 1855 and 1885, features an unnamed woman in a formal pose, dressed in the fashionable attire of the mid-19th century. The woman leans against a piece of furniture with a vase of flowers, creating a sense of elegance and composure. Anjoux was a renowned photographer during this period, known for his refined and technically skilled portraits. This work exemplifies the popularity of the carte de visite format, which allowed for mass-produced and affordable portraits.