Portret van Machtelt Bletz, zittend op een stoel 1860 - 1900

"Portret van Machtelt Bletz, zittend op een stoel" is an anonymous carte de visite portrait, a popular format in the 19th century. The small size of the photograph, measuring just 83 mm by 52 mm, reflects the format's intended use for personal collection and sharing. The image captures Machtelt Bletz in a seated pose, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time. The portrait's simple composition and focus on the sitter, with her clear gaze directed at the viewer, is characteristic of the genre. The anonymous artist expertly uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism, resulting in a portrait that is both intimate and evocative.