Portret van een jonge vrouw 1873 - 1900

"Portret van een jonge vrouw" is a black and white portrait photograph created by Arno Kersten, a photographer active in Vienna, Austria. This small-scale photograph likely comes from an album of portraits, as indicated by the ornate frame and label below the image. The portrait depicts a young woman with her hair in a braided bun, facing slightly to the left. She wears a dark dress with a lace collar and a pendant. The image captures the formality of portraiture during this period, emphasizing the sitter's clothing and elegance. The small size of the photograph, 82 mm x 51 mm, is typical of cabinet cards, a popular format in the 19th century.