Portret van een onbekende jongen 1874 - 1889

"Portret van een onbekende jongen" is a carte de visite photograph by Albert Greiner, dating from 1874-1889. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy, likely from the Netherlands, in a studio portrait setting. Carte de visite photographs were popular in the 19th century, offering affordable and accessible means of capturing personal portraits. Greiner, a Dutch photographer, captured the boy's likeness with clarity, highlighting his youthful features and providing a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this period. The portrait showcases Greiner's technical skill and his ability to capture the essence of his subject in a small format.