Portret van een onbekende vrouw met dochter 1865 - 1885

This portrait, created between 1865 and 1885, is a work by Dutch photographer Hendrik Cordes. The image depicts a woman and her young daughter posed together. Both subjects are seated, with the daughter on the left, looking directly at the camera. The mother is seated behind her, with her arm around the daughter, and looking off to the side. The image is a classic example of 19th-century portraiture, showcasing the style and techniques of the era. The work is a poignant record of family life in the 19th century and highlights the importance of family and portraiture in capturing memories.