Portret van Wilhelmina van Zijll de Jong met hond 1930 - 1935

This black and white photograph, "Portret van Wilhelmina van Zijll de Jong met hond," is a snapshot of Wilhelmina van Zijll de Jong, taken between 1930 and 1935. The subject is depicted in a seated pose holding a small dog in her arms. The photograph's intimate scale of 82 mm by 57 mm and the casual composition suggest a personal, perhaps family, photograph, capturing a quiet moment in the subject's life. The presence of a birdcage in the background hints at a domestic interior, further reinforcing the sense of intimacy and homeliness. The image captures the subtle interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the subject's features.