Portret van een onbekende vrouw met baby 1878 - 1889

This cabinet card photograph, "Portret van een onbekende vrouw met baby" by David Snooij, dates back to 1878-1889. The image shows a woman seated with an infant in her arms, creating a tender and intimate scene. It is a classic example of a genre portrait, capturing a moment in time for an ordinary family in late 19th-century Amsterdam. The photograph is notable for its sharp detail, capturing the fine textures of the woman's clothing and the infant's delicate features, typical of the photographic style of the era. The image's small size further reinforces the personal and intimate nature of the portrait, showcasing a slice of everyday life.