Student Rooms of Pauw van Wieldrecht’s Friends in Utrecht and The Hague 1889

"Student Rooms of Pauw van Wieldrecht’s Friends in Utrecht and The Hague" (1889) by Henry Pauw van Wieldrecht is a photorealistic depiction of a dining room interior. The photograph, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures a meticulously set table with a large ornate chandelier above it. The furniture is in focus and the details of the room are evident, suggesting van Wieldrecht’s attention to detail in his photographic documentation. The overall scene provides a glimpse into the student life of van Wieldrecht’s friends in the late 19th century.