Portret van een jongen, leunend op een hekwerk 1878 - 1887

"Portret van een jongen, leunend op een hekwerk" (Portrait of a boy leaning on a fence) is a photograph by Dutch artist Charles Binger, dated between 1878-1887. The photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy in a sailor suit, leaning casually on a decorative fence. Binger was a prominent photographer known for capturing the everyday lives of his subjects. The image, though small in size (86 mm x 53 mm), provides an intimate glimpse into childhood during the late 19th century. The photograph is a beautiful example of Binger’s ability to capture his subject's personality and to create a sense of realism in his portraiture.