Portret van een peuter, liggend op een deken, vermoedelijk in Frankrijk 1903

This small photograph by Delizy captures a toddler on a blanket, probably somewhere in France. The sepia tones give it a timeless feel, almost dreamlike, don’t they? I can imagine Delizy carefully arranging the scene, maybe coaxing the little one into position. What were they thinking, trying to capture such a fleeting moment? The texture of the blanket, the soft light on the child's face – it’s all so delicate. Look at the way the background fades into a soft blur, pushing our attention to the center. It reminds me of early impressionist paintings, where light and atmosphere were everything. There’s a real tenderness here, a sense of wanting to hold onto something precious and fleeting. It's like Delizy is whispering, "Remember this."