Portret van een peuter, mogelijk Carl of Lucia Piek 1889 - 1893

"Portret van een peuter, mogelijk Carl of Lucia Piek" (1889-1893) is a portrait photograph by Johanna Margaretha Piek, capturing a young child, possibly Carl or Lucia Piek, in a simple white dress with lace. The photograph, a small-format portrait (100 x 74 mm), showcases Piek's skillful use of light and shadow to create a tender, intimate depiction of childhood. The subject's gaze directly towards the viewer adds a sense of immediacy and connection. Piek's work, often depicting family and everyday life, contributes to the broader history of portraiture and photographic practice in the late 19th century.