Portret van een onbekende vrouw met kind 1878 - 1886

This portrait, created between 1878 and 1886 by Dutch photographer Louis Robert Werner, depicts an unknown woman and her young child. Werner, born in 1834 and active in Amsterdam, captured a tender moment between mother and child. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a classic example of the carte-de-visite format popular during the late 19th century. This small, intimate portrait showcases the photographer's ability to create a sense of warmth and connection between the subjects. The image highlights the burgeoning popularity of photography as a way to document everyday life and family moments.