Portret van een jonge vrouw 1904

Johan Christiaan Reesinck made this small portrait of a young woman, we don't know exactly when, using photography. Look at the tonal range here, how it’s all so muted and soft. It's not about capturing every detail but about creating a mood, right? Now, check out her dress – polka dots! I love how the pattern almost vibrates against the stillness of her pose. It's like a little party happening right there on the fabric. And that lacy collar? It's so delicate and intricate, a real contrast to the bolder pattern. The way the light catches her face, it's not harsh or direct, but diffused, like she's bathed in a gentle glow. It reminds me a bit of some of the early Impressionist portraits, where the focus is less on perfect representation and more on capturing a feeling or a fleeting moment.