Portret van een zittende vrouw met baby op schoot 1855 - 1865

This small-scale photograph, likely a carte de visite, by Paul Emile Pesme captures a woman seated with a young child in her lap. The image dates from 1855-1865, a period when cartes de visite were popular for capturing family portraits and social gatherings. Pesme, a French photographer born in 1826, specialized in portraiture and his works offer a glimpse into the domestic lives of the mid-19th century. This intimate portrait, with its soft focus and simple composition, reflects the sentimental style of the time.