Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw 1865 - 1890

"Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Young Woman) is a carte de visite photograph by the French photographer Georges Penabert. Created between 1865 and 1890, the image showcases the popularity of this format, often used for family portraits and social documentation in the 19th century. The photograph depicts a young woman, likely from a middle-class background, in a simple, yet refined pose, with her hair styled in a popular fashion of the time. Penabert's work is known for its realism and sensitivity, as seen in the subject's delicate features and the subtle play of light on her face. The small, intimate scale of the photograph enhances its sense of personal connection, reminding us of the enduring fascination with portraiture in the history of art.