Portret van twee meisjes 1870 - 1900

"Portret van twee meisjes" is a small-scale portrait by Anton Wiedling, a photographer whose life and career are not well documented. The photograph, which is likely a tintype, features two young girls, both wearing matching plaid dresses. The girl on the left stands, while the girl on the right sits. The portrait is a simple and intimate portrayal of childhood, capturing the innocence and sweetness of its subjects. The photograph dates from 1870-1900, a period in which photography was becoming increasingly popular as a means of documenting everyday life.