Portret van Geertruyda Bosboom-Toussaint 1859 - 1861

Maurits Verveer's 1859-1861 photograph "Portret van Geertruyda Bosboom-Toussaint" depicts the Dutch writer and translator in a seated pose holding a book. The image captures her in a domestic setting, highlighting her intellectual pursuits. This daguerreotype, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Verveer's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects, demonstrating the early development of photographic portraiture. The small size of the artwork further emphasizes its personal and intimate nature, highlighting the burgeoning popularity of photography in the 19th century.