Portret van een kind 1860 - 1900

This is Albert Delabarre's "Portret van een kind," a diminutive portrait capturing a child's likeness. The oval frame immediately invites contemplation on the concept of containment and representation. The soft sepia tones lend the photograph an aura of timelessness. Delabarre masterfully balances light and shadow, gently shaping the child's features. The composition is strikingly simple, drawing our attention to the subject's gaze. The careful placement within the frame highlights the artificiality inherent in portraiture, turning a moment of life into an object of scrutiny. This act of framing can be seen as both a celebration of individuality and an imposition of structure onto the fluidity of life. It subtly interrogates our perception of identity and the boundaries between the individual and the world.