Portret van een jongen bij een kind in een kinderwagen 1860 - 1900

This vintage photograph by J. Husser captures two children, one in a pram, within a frame of sepia tones and muted contrasts. The composition is anchored by the dark, geometric structure of the pram, offset against the softer, organic forms of the background foliage. This juxtaposition creates a visual tension, highlighting the constructed nature of the domestic sphere against the fluidity of the natural world. The texture and lighting invite contemplation on time and memory, and the photograph becomes a study in contrasts. The sepia tone flattens the image, reducing depth and emphasizing surface qualities. The two children become emblems of a bygone era, inviting us to question how childhood and innocence are represented and framed by photographic practices. The image exists as a signifier of nostalgia, prompting reflections on the constructed nature of memory and the passage of time.