Familieportret van de Kesslers in de tuin, J.B. Aug Kessler bedient de zelfontspanner (zelfportret) c. 1897

"Familieportret van de Kesslers in de tuin, J.B. Aug Kessler bedient de zelfontspanner (zelfportret)" is a self-portrait by Jean Baptiste August Kessler, taken around 1897. The photo shows Kessler, his wife and their five children posing in a garden setting. The image captures a moment of leisure and family bonding, typical of the late 19th century. Kessler, the artist, is depicted holding the self-timer of the camera, suggesting an intimate and self-aware approach to capturing his family. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.