Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1855 - 1880

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman) is a carte de visite photograph by Dutch artist Hendrik Dresselhuis. Created between 1855 and 1880, it depicts a young woman in a simple yet elegant dress, with her hair styled in a fashionable updo. This photograph exemplifies the popularity of portraiture during the mid-19th century, where the carte de visite format allowed for the affordable and widespread distribution of personal images. While the subject's identity remains unknown, the photograph captures a fleeting moment in her life, offering a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time.