Portret van een onbekende moeder met baby c. 1877 - 1884

This intimate portrait, "Portret van een onbekende moeder met baby," created by the Hisgen Brothers circa 1877-1884, captures the tender bond between a mother and her infant child. The photograph, likely a cabinet card, features a young mother cradling her baby in her arms, their faces illuminated with a soft, nostalgic glow. The image's small size, measuring 103 mm by 64 mm, contributes to its sense of intimacy and personal connection. The simple composition and sepia tones, characteristic of the late 19th-century photographic style, lend a timeless quality to the portrait, reminding viewers of the enduring nature of motherhood.