Portret van Cornelia Hendrika Jonker 1875 - 1877

"Portret van Cornelia Hendrika Jonker" is a carte de visite portrait, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, created by Christian Theodor Kirch, a photographer based in Amsterdam. The photograph, dated between 1875 and 1877, captures a young girl, Cornelia Hendrika Jonker, seated in a chair. Her pose is formal, yet her expression conveys a sense of innocence and vulnerability. The image, a testament to the enduring legacy of portrait photography, showcases Kirch’s ability to capture the essence of his subjects in a small, intimate format.