Portret van een onbekende jongen 1873 - 1892

"Portret van een onbekende jongen" is a portrait photograph taken by Idanus Hendrikus Slaterus, a Dutch photographer, between 1873 and 1892. The photograph depicts an unidentified young boy, likely from Leeuwarden, Netherlands, where Slaterus worked. The boy is posed in a formal, almost somber manner, looking directly at the camera, emphasizing the photographic practice of capturing a fleeting moment in time. The image provides a glimpse into the lives of everyday individuals, revealing a historical snapshot of a youthful subject through Slaterus's keen eye.