Portret van een onbekende vrouw, zittend aan tafel 1864 - 1880

This carte-de-visite photograph, "Portret van een onbekende vrouw, zittend aan tafel," created between 1864 and 1880, depicts a young woman in a patterned dress, seated and gazing directly at the viewer. The image is a striking example of a popular genre of photography during the 19th century. Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger, the Dutch photographer, captured the woman's refined features and the intricate details of her attire, highlighting the era's emphasis on elegance and portraiture. The small size and formality of the composition are characteristic of the carte-de-visite format, which was widely used for sharing personal portraits.