Portret van een onbekend kind 1878 - 1890

"Portret van een onbekend kind," created between 1878 and 1890 by French photographer Nadar, is a carte-de-visite portrait of an unidentified child. This small-format photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a young girl in a simple white dress with a delicate, beaded trim. The image's soft focus and gentle expression create a sense of innocence and vulnerability. Nadar, a renowned photographer of the 19th century, was known for his portraits of prominent figures, but this intimate snapshot reveals his ability to capture the essence of childhood.