Portret van een onbekende jongen, zittend op tafel met een opengeslagen boek in zijn handen 1854 - 1889

This carte de visite, created by the Parisian photography studio Disdéri & Co., depicts an unidentified young boy seated on a table, holding an open book. The studio was known for its standardized portraiture, offering affordable and accessible photographic services to the general public. The image exemplifies the popularity of the carte de visite format in the 19th century, which allowed people to share and collect portraits of themselves and their loved ones. The composition of the image, with its simple backdrop and the boy's focused expression, emphasizes the subject's individuality. This snapshot of a young boy's life offers a glimpse into the social customs and visual culture of 19th-century Europe.