glasnegatief c. 1895 - 1925

This is a glass negative photograph, *glasnegatief*, made by W.G. Hondius van den Broek between circa 1895 and 1925. The photo is a portrait of a woman holding a baby, both dressed in formal clothing. The image is slightly blurred, suggesting a candid shot taken at a family home, a common subject matter of early photographic practice. While the glass negative is a photographic technique, it also serves as a negative image, where the tones are reversed with light and dark areas swapped. This technique provides a unique aesthetic appeal and emphasizes the historical context of early photography.