Portret van een kind met pop in de hand 1858 - 1890

This is a portrait photograph of a young boy holding a doll, taken by Dutch photographer A. Böeseken between 1858 and 1890. The child's somber expression and the somewhat formal pose give the image a timeless quality, reminiscent of early photographic portraiture. The detail of the child's clothing, such as the plaid skirt and lace-trimmed leggings, reveals the fashions of the era. This intimate snapshot of childhood offers a glimpse into the lives of a family in the 19th century.