Portret van Francis James Child before 1875

This is an anonymous photographic portrait of Francis James Child, a renowned scholar of English and American folklore, taken before 1875. The photograph, a classic example of the portrait genre, depicts Child in a seated pose, his gaze directed to the side. His expression is serious, reflecting his intellectual pursuits. The image is likely a cabinet card, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, measuring 146 mm in height and 124 mm in width. The photograph is framed in an oval shape, emphasizing Child's presence and highlighting the formal nature of the portrait.