Portret van een onbekende vrouw met een kind 1865 - 1880

This carte de visite, created between 1865 and 1880 by Augustin Aimé Joseph Le Jeune, depicts an unknown woman holding a child. The portrait, a popular genre during the 19th century, captures a tender moment between a mother and her child. The image's small size and the simple composition, characteristic of the carte de visite format, suggest an intimate portrait intended for personal use, perhaps to be shared among family and friends. The faded tones and soft focus contribute to the photograph's sentimental appeal.