Portret van een onbekende baby 1867 - 1868

This is a black and white photograph titled "Portret van een onbekende baby" by Joseph Dupont, a Belgian photographer, created in 1867 - 1868. The portrait depicts a baby in a white bonnet and gown, lying on a bed, creating a sense of innocence and vulnerability. This photograph captures a moment of quiet repose, and exemplifies the emerging genre of portrait photography in the 19th century. It's a small work, measuring just 99 mm by 65 mm, but its intimate scale makes it all the more poignant. The photograph is a touching reminder of the fleeting nature of childhood and the beauty of a simple moment in time.