Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij het raam before 1902

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw bij het raam" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman by the Window) is a small, intimate photograph by L. Chastellain taken before 1902. This portrait captures a woman standing in a room with a window behind her, gazing out. The image is rendered in black and white, typical of early photographic techniques, and emphasizes the subtle details of the woman's clothing and the gentle curve of her back. This photograph, measuring just 137 mm high by 70 mm wide, exemplifies a prevalent style of photography in the early 20th century, focused on capturing everyday moments and portraying individuals with a sense of authenticity.