Portret van man en vrouw 1880 - 1886

This is a portrait of a man and a woman, the work of an anonymous artist, likely captured between 1880 and 1886. This small-scale photograph is a typical example of the carte de visite, popular in the mid-19th century, and demonstrates the development of photography as a visual tool. The seated pose of the man and the woman's placement beside him suggests the couple’s marital status. The photograph is also significant for its simple composition and the intimate and natural expressions of the sitters.