Portret van een onbekende jongen met sigaar c. 1870 - 1890

This carte-de-visite portrait, created by Woodbury & Page around 1870-1890, features an unidentified young boy in a sailor suit holding a cigar. The image captures a moment of childhood innocence juxtaposed with the adult act of smoking, perhaps reflecting societal norms of the time. This photograph is a testament to the artistry and technical prowess of the Victorian era’s photographic process, capturing detail and creating a lasting image. The portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in the 19th century.