Portret van een onbekende jongen 1888 - 1901

"Portret van een onbekende jongen" is a portrait photograph by the Gebroeders Cordes, a Dutch photography studio active between 1888 and 1901. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy with a serious expression, wearing a sailor-style jacket over a striped shirt. The image is a classic example of 19th-century portrait photography, focusing on capturing a likeness with a formal, composed pose. While the identity of the boy remains unknown, the photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of Dutch youth during this period.