Portret van een jongen met een schop c. 1897 - 1901

This portrait photograph, "Portret van een jongen met een schop" (Portrait of a boy with a shovel), was created by Dutch photographer Edouard Fabronius around the turn of the 20th century. The image captures a young boy, dressed in a formal outfit, holding a shovel and standing on a set of stairs. The photograph's composition and the boy's serious expression suggest a formal portrait meant to capture the boy's innocence and the importance of this moment in time. Fabronius's signature in the bottom right corner of the image reveals him as a highly respected photographer in the Netherlands, known for his studio portraits and artistic skill. The image is a fine example of late 19th-century portraiture, showcasing the photographer's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects.