Onbekende jongen die zonder schoenen op een trap ligt before 1894

"Onbekende jongen die zonder schoenen op een trap ligt" is a photograph by Joaquim Basto dating from before 1894. The image depicts a young boy, barefoot, lying on a set of stone steps, with a piece of cloth covering his face and chest. The boy's clothing and setting suggest he may be impoverished. The photograph captures a moment of vulnerability, prompting viewers to consider the boy's circumstances and social conditions of the time.