Portret van Maria Elisabeth Louise Frederika van Pruisen 1877

This small-format portrait, created by Emilie Bieber in 1877, depicts Maria Elisabeth Louise Frederika van Pruisen. The subject is captured in a classic portrait style, her gaze directed towards the viewer, framed by an oval mat, a popular format in photographic portraiture. The image demonstrates the transition to a more intimate and accessible style of portraiture, popular during the late 19th century. Bieber's delicate hand is evident in the careful detail given to the subject's hair and dress, highlighting the importance of family and personal memory in portrait photography.