Norbert P. van de Berg, directeur van de Nederlandse Bank leest de krant buiten op terras 1896

This black and white photograph titled "Norbert P. van de Berg, directeur van de Nederlandse Bank leest de krant buiten op terras" was taken by Dutch photographer Hendrik Herman van den Berg in 1896. It shows Norbert P. van de Berg, the director of the Dutch Bank, reading a newspaper outdoors on a terrace. Van den Berg, known for his portraiture and social documentary photography, captures a moment of quiet contemplation in this intimate portrait. The use of natural light and the relaxed pose of the subject add to the realism of the scene. The simple composition focuses attention on the subject, emphasizing his importance and role in Dutch society.