Portret van een onbekende vrouw c. 1910 - 1920

This is a photograph of an unknown woman by Franz Eiffert. The sepia tone of the print gives the whole image a feeling of something antique, something remembered. Look at how the light catches the ruffles of her blouse! It's soft and dreamy, and the way it falls makes you wonder about the texture of the fabric. Is it silk, cotton, or something else entirely? You almost want to reach out and touch it, to feel the coolness against your skin. Her sleeves are the lightest area of the photo and this draws the eye. What’s she thinking? What’s her story? This photo reminds me of the work of Gertrude Käsebier, who also elevated photography to an art form. It's a quiet, contemplative piece that invites us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the everyday. And in the end, maybe that's all that matters.