Portret van een vader met kind 1860 - 1890

"Portret van een vader met kind" is a black and white photograph by Dutch photographer Roelof Loots, dated between 1860 and 1890. The portrait shows a father holding a young child, captured in an intimate and tender moment. The image's simple composition and use of natural light are characteristic of early photography, emphasizing the photographer's skill in capturing the subjects' likeness. The oval frame adds a touch of formality to the composition, typical of portraiture during this period. This photograph provides a glimpse into the domestic lives of a family in 19th-century Netherlands.