Portret van een jongen in matrozenpak after 1900

"Portret van een jongen in matrozenpak" is a portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Gerrit Leenheer (1874-1940). The image depicts a young boy, likely between 5 and 10 years old, wearing a sailor suit with a prominent anchor pin. Leenheer's work, capturing the innocent charm of childhood, was popular in the early 20th century. The black-and-white print is 83mm high and 53mm wide, typical of the small, intimate format favored for family portraits during this period. This photo evokes the nostalgic charm of early portraiture and serves as a reminder of the enduring fascination with capturing childhood moments in photography.