Portret van een onbekende zittende vrouw met haar armen over elkaar 1863 - 1870

This carte de visite portrait, created between 1863 and 1870 by the photographic studio Blomdahl & Lundberg, showcases a seated woman with her arms crossed, her gaze directed at the viewer. The image captures the formal and composed style of 19th-century portraiture, common in the era of cartes de visite, small photographic portraits that were popular for sharing among friends and family. The subdued lighting and the woman's simple dress create a timeless and elegant portrait, leaving the viewer to ponder the identity and story of this unknown subject.