Portret van een jongen before 1870

"Portret van een jongen" is a portrait photograph created by C. Janssens & E. Radermacher before 1870. The photograph features a young boy in a formal outfit, standing with one hand resting on a carved chair. The image is likely a studio portrait, showcasing the growing popularity of photography as a means of capturing personal memories and family portraits. The image's small dimensions, measuring only 102 mm in height and 62 mm in width, suggest that it was intended as a personal memento. This photograph exemplifies the rise of portrait photography in the 19th century, a time when photographic technology became increasingly accessible to the general public.