Portret van een onbekende vrouw c. 1875 - 1890

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" is a portrait photograph taken by Photographie Française (Amsterdam) sometime between 1875 and 1890. The photograph captures a woman in a dark dress with her hair styled in an elaborate updo. The photograph's small size suggests it may have been a carte de visite, a popular format in the 19th century. The simple composition and focus on the subject's face are characteristic of the photographic portraiture of the era. This photograph offers a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of 19th century Amsterdam.