Portret van een vrouw, staand bij een stoel 1855 - 1890

This portrait of a woman standing by a chair was created by E. Harrison, using photography. Its monochrome palette emphasizes the formal arrangement of shapes and textures rather than color. The subdued tones draw attention to the play of light and shadow, revealing a complex interplay of dark and light areas, particularly on the subject’s dress. The composition is carefully structured, with the woman positioned slightly off-center. This asymmetry introduces a dynamic tension, preventing the image from becoming static. The decorative border around the photograph serves not just as a frame, but as a formal counterpoint to the soft tones within the central image, and also highlights the act of seeing. Ultimately, this photograph, through its composition and tonal range, is less about capturing a likeness and more about exploring the structures of representation and the very act of observation.