Portret van een man en een vrouw c. 1899

"Portret van een man en een vrouw" (c. 1899) by Erich Sellin is a formal portrait photograph of a man and a woman. The couple is posed in a studio setting and appear to be formally dressed. This photograph is likely a sentimental keepsake for the family, a common photographic genre in the late 19th century. The use of a simple backdrop and the focus on the couple’s faces contribute to the intimate and personal nature of the portrait. The image also highlights Sellin’s mastery of photographic technique, evident in the crisp details and composition of the image.