Portret van een zittende vrouw 1892 - 1911

Franz Eiffert’s ‘Portret van een zittende vrouw’ is a photograph taken at the turn of the 20th century. The woman depicted has a calm and knowing gaze, while the lace trimming on her dress speaks to the fashions of the time. At this time, photography was emerging as a new medium for portraiture. The sitter appears comfortable in her own skin, yet the constraints of the time might have influenced her poised and proper presentation. The ornament is designed in the Indo-European style, referring to the former Dutch colony, now Indonesia. The photograph stands as a testament to the changing role of women and the democratization of portraiture in a rapidly evolving world. It serves as a mirror reflecting back at us, inviting reflection on our own identities, histories, and places within the larger tapestry of society.