Portret van een zittende moeder met kind 1865 - 1887

"Portret van een zittende moeder met kind," a carte de visite photograph by Dutch photographer Jan George Mulder (1816-1895), depicts a mother and her young daughter. The intimate portrait, likely taken for personal documentation, showcases the popularity of this photographic format in the 19th century. The mother, dressed in a long gown, sits with her arm around her daughter, who is holding a small object. Mulder's use of natural light and a simple composition create a sense of intimacy and realism, capturing a fleeting moment in time.