Portret van een staande vrouw 1881 - 1904

This albumen print shows a standing woman, and was created by Brainich & Leusink. The composition centres on the figure, whose formal pose is amplified by the subdued sepia tones, creating a sense of stillness and studied elegance. Light and shadow play subtly across the woman's dress, revealing the texture of the fabric and the structure of the garment. The setting, though minimal, introduces elements of social context through the inclusion of furniture pieces. These objects, with their ornate details, function as signs of status and belonging. The woman's controlled posture and reserved expression, captured through careful framing, speak to the era's emphasis on decorum and representation. The soft gradations of tone and light, achieved through the photographic process, invite us to consider the intersection of artistic technique and social identity. It is a moment frozen in time, yet imbued with layers of cultural meaning that continue to resonate.