Portret van een meisje, zittend op een tafel 1886 - 1887

This 1886-1887 portrait, titled "Portret van een meisje, zittend op een tafel," by Dutch photographer Friedrich Carel Hisgen, captures a young girl seated on a table, holding a bouquet of flowers. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hisgen's skilled use of light and composition, highlighting the girl's innocence and charm. The oval frame, a popular choice for Victorian portraits, further emphasizes the subject and provides a sense of intimacy. Hisgen's work, while focusing on portraiture, often included detailed scenes and objects, showcasing a keen eye for observation. The photograph's modest size adds to its charm, revealing the photographer's talent for capturing intimate moments.