Portrait of a woman

verso: \"Man has nothing so peculiar,/ so well suited to him,/ as that he can show loyalty,/ and keep friendship!\"/ A loyal friend, a good man!/ As such I got to know and appreciate you; towards my/ very honored colleague Wäser./ May of this friendship/ also a spark/ pass on to me and grant me a/ memory place/ in your heart./ Friederike Herwegh./ Mainz, May 16, 1879.