Portret van een moeder met kind 1887 - 1920

"Portret van een moeder met kind" (Portrait of a mother with child) is a black and white photograph created by the photography studio Koene & Büttinghausen sometime between 1887 and 1920. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a mother holding her young child. The mother is seated, looking down at her child, who sits on her lap. The intimate scene, captured in a formal studio setting, highlights the tenderness of the mother-child bond. This portrait serves as a fascinating snapshot of family life in the late 19th or early 20th century, offering insights into the style and trends of the time.