Bertha Josina Jeanetta Johanna van Berk c. 1914

This photograph, "Bertha Josina Jeanetta Johanna van Berk", was taken around 1914 by Lambertus Hendrik van Berk, a Dutch photographer active in the early 20th century. The image captures a young girl, possibly his daughter, sitting in a chair in a garden setting. The soft lighting and focus on the girl's face evokes a sense of warmth and intimacy, common in portraiture of the period. The girl's clothing and the flowers in her lap create a sense of innocence and childhood. This photo is an example of the personal and sentimental nature of early 20th-century photography.