Portret van een zittende vrouw 1864 - 1879

"Portret van een zittende vrouw" is a portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Dirk Niekerk, created between 1864 and 1879. The photograph depicts a woman seated, looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, and she is wearing a striped dress with a decorative lace collar. This intimate portrait captures the subject's personality and is a testament to Niekerk's skillful use of light and composition. The photograph is a fine example of 19th-century portraiture, a popular genre that captured individuals and their social status.