Studioportret van een jongen met zijn armen over elkaar c. 1863 - 1866

"Studioportret van een jongen met zijn armen over elkaar" is a black and white photograph, or carte de visite, of a young boy. Taken by the studio of Wegner & Mottu, the photograph was likely taken as a portrait commissioned by the boy’s family. The boy is posed formally, with his arms crossed, suggesting a sense of self-possession despite his young age. The carte de visite format was popular in the mid-19th century and was often used for formal portraits of individuals and families. This photograph, dating from c. 1863-1866, captures a snapshot of life in the mid-19th century. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.