Portret van een onbekend kind 1864 - 1872

"Portret van een onbekend kind" is a black and white portrait photograph of a young girl, taken between 1864 and 1872 by Dutch photographer J. Korsten. The image is framed in an oval, creating a formal and traditional composition. The child is dressed in a dark, frilly dress and is posed standing, holding an object in her hands. This photograph is an example of early portraiture and exemplifies the art of capturing a moment in time, making it a valuable artifact for understanding the photographic practices of the 19th century.