Fotoalbum met 89 foto's van Juliana 1892 - 1936

This album containing 89 photographs of Juliana was made by an anonymous artist. The creation of photograph albums, such as this one, reflects a growing social interest in documenting and preserving personal and family histories. The album's ornate cover hints at the institutional history of royal portraiture. Although created by an anonymous artist, its subject is a key member of the Dutch Royal Family. What is the public role of such images? The visual codes of royalty suggest power and authority. The album is interesting because it is at once intimate and public, bringing the viewer closer to someone who is also a figurehead. To fully understand the album, one might consider the socio-political context in which it was made. Archival records and biographical material, in addition to photographic history, would help us understand the role of royal photographs in Dutch society. It serves as a potent reminder that all art is contingent on social and institutional frameworks.