Portret van een meisje en een reiger voor strand decor 1887

"Portret van een meisje en een reiger voor strand decor" (1887) by E. Vogelsang is a small-format photograph depicting a young girl standing on a rocky beach with a stork, captured in a charming and slightly whimsical manner. The image is a testament to the photographic practices of the late 19th century, where staged compositions were often used to capture family moments and create sentimental narratives. This photograph serves as a prime example of a genre called "cartes de visite" or "cabinet cards," which were popular in Europe during the 1860s to 1890s, capturing portraits and family life.