Portret van een man met een klein kind met een sjerp c. 1857 - 1880

This 19th-century photograph, "Portret van een man met een klein kind met een sjerp," by Woodbury & Page, captures a formal portrait of an adult man and a young child. The subjects, likely family members, are posed in front of a decorative railing, their attire suggesting a formal setting. The photograph's composition, with the man standing slightly behind the child, emphasizes the familial bond. This work is an excellent example of early photography, demonstrating the skill and artistic sensibility of photographers of the time. The Rijksmuseum holds this image, which is a testament to the enduring power of portraiture.