Portret van Lucien Marotte als baby van 6 maanden Possibly 1896

This photograph, likely taken in 1896 by the photographer Marotte, captures Lucien Marotte as a six-month-old baby. The image portrays the baby sitting in a plush armchair, framed by a delicate, oval-shaped mat. The portrait, taken in a studio setting, exemplifies the photographic tradition of capturing childhood innocence and vulnerability, a genre prevalent in the late 19th century. The image's small size and intimate composition further emphasize this sentiment, creating a sense of closeness and tenderness.