Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1880 - 1900

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a small-scale portrait of an unidentified woman, created by Dutch photographer Hermanus Jodocus Weesing sometime between 1880 and 1900. The portrait is captured in a classic studio setting, with the subject positioned against a neutral background, her arms crossed in a formal pose. The use of an oval frame, a common convention in portraiture, further emphasizes the individual subject, highlighting the woman’s features and attire. This intimate portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of everyday people during the late 19th century, and is a testament to the power of photography to document individual identities.