Portret van een zittende vrouw Possibly 1854 - 1856

"Portret van een zittende vrouw" is a portrait of an anonymous woman seated in a chair, attributed to the French photographer Charles Reutlinger. The artwork, created between 1854 and 1856, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Reutlinger's mastery of portraiture, capturing the sitter in a contemplative pose, emphasizing her elegance and composure. The work, with its realistic detail and delicate rendering, exemplifies the artistic trends of 19th-century photography, combining elements of realism and idealized representation.