Portret van een Egyptische vrouw, gehurkt met kruik before 1905

This black and white photograph, titled "Portret van een Egyptische vrouw, gehurkt met kruik" ("Portrait of an Egyptian Woman, Crouching with a Jug"), is a studio portrait taken by the Khardiache Frères before 1905. The photograph depicts a woman in traditional Egyptian garb, seated on the ground with a large clay jug beside her, her gaze directed towards the camera. The image was likely intended to document and present Egyptian culture to a European audience, highlighting the woman's attire and accessories. The photograph's composition, lighting, and subject matter are characteristic of the photographic style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This portrait is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, reflecting the museum's commitment to showcasing the diversity of human experience through art.