Portret van Dirk Haan 1883 - 1910

"Portret van Dirk Haan" is a portrait photograph of a young boy named Dirk Haan, taken by Johannes Laurens Theodorus Huijsen between 1883 and 1910. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures Dirk standing next to a small table, his serious expression and formal attire suggesting a portrait for a special occasion. The image is a small-format photograph, measuring just 105 mm in length and 60 mm in width. This photograph is an excellent example of the photographic portraiture popular in the late 19th century, highlighting the growing importance of capturing individual likeness and memory.