Child study before 1895

"Child Study" is a black and white photograph by Meacham & Sabine taken before 1895. The image features a young girl seated in a wicker chair, reading a book. The girl's pose and the simple composition of the image evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. The use of a shallow depth of field blurs the background, drawing the viewer's attention to the girl's delicate features and the book in her hands. The overall tone of the image is soft and intimate, reflecting a common theme in 19th-century portraiture, the depiction of childhood innocence.