Portret van Jeanne en Rosa Asser c. 1846

"Portret van Jeanne en Rosa Asser" (c. 1846) is a daguerreotype by Eduard Isaac Asser, depicting the artist's daughters Jeanne and Rosa. This early photographic portrait showcases the limitations of the daguerreotype process, with the image appearing faded and somewhat blurred. The composition is simple, with the two young girls seated in a close-up view. The image reflects the early days of photography and its evolving ability to capture the human form. This daguerreotype, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the technical challenges faced by early photographers.