Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een bloem in haar hand 1884 - 1896

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een bloem in haar hand" (Portrait of an unknown woman with a flower in her hand) is a carte de visite photograph by Friedrich Julius von Kolkow, a German photographer who lived from 1839 to 1914. This small-scale portrait, measuring 105 mm in height and 65 mm in width, captures a young woman in a dark velvet dress with a delicate lace collar. The woman holds a flower in her hand, adding a touch of whimsy and femininity to the formal pose. The photograph is a prime example of the carte de visite genre, popular in the 19th century for capturing and sharing personal portraits. The subject's identity remains unknown, adding a layer of intrigue to this intimate snapshot of a moment in time. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering art lovers a glimpse into the past.