Portret van Anne Gesiena Nije-Doorwaard 1861 - 1874

"Portret van Anne Gesiena Nije-Doorwaard" is a carte de visite photograph by Albert Greiner, a prominent Dutch photographer. Created between 1861 and 1874, the portrait showcases Anne Gesiena Nije-Doorwaard, a woman from the Netherlands. The image captures her in a formal pose, seated in a chair with her hands resting on her lap. The photograph's small size and its inclusion in an album are characteristic of carte de visite, a popular format in the 19th century for sharing portraits. This intimate photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of an ordinary individual during that era.