Portret van een staand meisje met stuk speelgoed in de hand 1880 - 1900

"Portret van een staand meisje met stuk speelgoed in de hand" (Portrait of a standing girl with a toy in her hand) is a black and white photograph created by Dutch photographer B.J. Pottjewijd sometime between 1880 and 1900. The photograph depicts a young girl in a dress, holding a toy in her right hand. The small size of the photograph (84 mm x 51 mm) suggests it may have been a cabinet card, a popular photographic format of the era. The subject's serious expression and the simple composition are characteristic of Victorian portraiture. The image is likely a family portrait, documenting the innocence and charm of childhood in the late 19th century. Pottjewijd was a renowned photographer specializing in portraits and landscapes. He captured everyday life through his lens, offering a glimpse into the past through his meticulous attention to detail.