Portret van een vrouw bij een tafel en stoel 1901

This 1901 cabinet card, "Portret van een vrouw bij een tafel en stoel," by Atelier Hertel, is a fine example of a studio portrait common in the early 20th century. The image features a woman, likely of the upper class, posed in a formal setting with a table, chair and flowers. The composition, lighting and subject's attire are consistent with the conventions of studio photography at the time. The card's small size suggests it may have been intended for personal use. Atelier Hertel, while little-known today, played a role in documenting the lives of individuals and families in the Netherlands around the turn of the 20th century.