Portret van een onbekende baby 1870 - 1885

This carte de visite, "Portret van een onbekende baby" (Portrait of an Unknown Baby), was created by Hermann Lambertz, a photographer active in Cologne, Germany, between 1870 and 1885. The photograph captures a young baby, dressed in a white bonnet and gown, sitting on a white background. This type of studio portrait was popular in the 19th century, offering families a way to document their children's early years. Lambertz's work demonstrates the technical skill and artistry of photography during this period, capturing the baby's delicate features and innocent gaze. The image's small size and the presence of the photographer's signature on the bottom right corner are characteristic of carte de visite photographs, which were widely circulated as mementos and keepsakes.