Family Portrait of Rosa, Jeanne, and Carel Asser by Eduard Isaac Asser

Family Portrait of Rosa, Jeanne, and Carel Asser c. 1850 - 1855

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Eduard Isaac Asser, a Dutch photographer, captured his family in this intimate daguerreotype portrait. The work, dated circa 1850-1855, showcases his daughters, Rosa, Jeanne, and Carel, dressed in striped gowns. The photograph's composition, with the girls arranged in a row and a hint of their surrounding environment, reflects the early development of portraiture in photography. The daguerreotype format, known for its detailed and sharp image, provides a glimpse into Asser's skillful mastery of this early photographic process. "Family Portrait of Rosa, Jeanne, and Carel Asser" is an example of the artist's talent and his commitment to capturing his family’s likeness, offering a unique window into the past.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Asser here successfully portrayed the children of his beloved sister Netje. The daguerreotype process was so slow that we can hardly imagine what it was like to pose for the camera. The long exposure time is reflected in the sitters’ faces. Their concentrated gaze and every detail seems engraved in the plate, and it is precisely this aspect that makes such photographs so magical. Active children were the most difficult to portray, as their photographs images could blur so easily.