Portret van mevrouw Jean Darcel c. 1860 - 1865

"Portret van mevrouw Jean Darcel" is a carte de visite photograph created by Disdéri & Co. around 1860-1865. The image shows a woman, likely Madame Jean Darcel, seated in a formal pose. Her clothing and surroundings suggest a portrait of a woman of means in mid-19th century France, a period when the carte de visite format became widely popular for capturing likenesses of individuals and families. The small size of the image, typical for cartes de visite, allowed for easy exchange and collection. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.