Portret van een jongen, leunend op een stoel 1868 - 1900

"Portret van een jongen, leunend op een stoel" is a portrait photograph by Hermanus Jodocus Weesing, created between 1868 and 1900. The image captures a young boy seated on a chair, his attire and pose suggesting a formal portrait. The photograph's small dimensions, 83mm by 52mm, highlight the intimate nature of the subject matter. Weesing, a Dutch photographer born in 1844, specialized in portraiture, capturing the details and expressions of his subjects with meticulous precision. The photograph exemplifies the popularity of portraiture in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal value placed on capturing and preserving individual identities.