Portret van een onbekende jongen Possibly 1873 - 1898

This carte de visite, a popular format for portrait photography in the 19th century, was taken by the studio "Photographie Artistique" in Antwerp, Belgium, likely sometime between 1873 and 1898. The image depicts a young boy, posed formally and looking directly at the camera. The photograph's detail and composition are characteristic of the studio portrait genre, offering a glimpse into the life of a child from that era. The use of an oval frame and a simple backdrop further enhances the portrait's timeless quality. The "Carte de Visite" format was widely popular for sharing portraits among family and friends during the Victorian era.