Portret van een jongen zittend achter een zoötroop before 1908

"Portret van een jongen zittend achter een zoötroop" is a black and white photograph by R. Brinkley & Son. It shows a young boy seated at a table, intently focused on a zoetrope, a device used to create the illusion of movement. This photograph, created before 1908, likely served as a documentation of a child's interaction with early cinematic technology. The image captures a moment of wonder and curiosity, typical of the early years of photography and its application in capturing daily life. The photograph, measuring 130 mm in height and 89 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the historical context of early motion pictures.