Portret van een zittende vrouw met kind op schoot 1880 - 1920

Atelier Göta captured this photograph, "Portret van een zittende vrouw met kind op schoot," with dimensions suggesting its function as a personal keepsake. The composition is anchored by the subjects: a seated woman and child. The artist pays careful attention to the interplay between vertical and horizontal lines. The mother's striped blouse draws the eye across the frame while her upright posture and the child's presence introduce a vertical counterpoint. This creates a structured balance, reflecting a traditional approach to portraiture. However, the muted tones and close framing also hint at a deeper psychological dimension. The photograph engages with ideas of intimacy, inviting us to contemplate the cultural codes embedded in family portraiture. Ultimately, the photograph functions as both a formal study in composition and a tender depiction of familial bonds, inviting ongoing interpretation of its aesthetic and cultural significance.