Portret van een lokale familie in de Harz c. 1903 - 1908

"Portret van een lokale familie in de Harz" is a photograph by Dutch artist Geldolph Adriaan Kessler, taken sometime between 1903 and 1908. The photograph captures a family of five in the Harz Mountains of Germany, likely posing for the camera in front of their home. The composition features four women and a child standing and sitting in front of a wooden fence. The women all wear dark clothing and head coverings, emphasizing the simple, rural life of the family. Kessler’s interest in documenting local life and customs is evident in this piece, which provides a snapshot of everyday life in the Harz region.