Portret van Adriana Werner-Droogendijk met haar eerste kind, Catharina Lamberdina (* 1854) 1855 - 1856

This anonymous daguerreotype portrait captures Adriana Werner-Droogendijk and her infant daughter, Catharina Lamberdina, in 1855-1856. The delicate details of the mother's clothing and the child's sweet expression, though somewhat obscured by the daguerreotype's characteristic grainy texture, create an intimate scene that speaks to the enduring power of family. The black and gold frame adds a touch of elegance to the composition, echoing the fashion of the era. This intimate portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of a Dutch family in the mid-19th century, a moment frozen in time through the magic of early photography.