Portret van een onbekend meisje, vermoedelijk als communicant 1872 - 1875

This 19th-century carte de visite, "Portret van een onbekend meisje, vermoedelijk als communicant," by August Rombaut, captures a young girl in a white dress and veil, likely a first communion portrait. The small size and intimate pose of the subject were typical of this popular photographic format, which allowed for the sharing of personal images during the 1860s and 1870s. The girl's modest attire, soft features, and the inscription "St Nikolaas" suggests she was likely photographed in a Catholic context. Rombaut's work, known for its realism and fine detail, exemplifies the artistic potential of early photography, capturing the innocent beauty of childhood.