Portret van een onbekende jongen 1870 - 1899

"Portret van een onbekende jongen" (Portrait of an Unknown Boy) is a carte de visite photograph by J.B. Jasper, dating from 1870-1899. The image captures a young boy in a formal pose, standing beside a table with a patterned cloth. The photograph is a classic example of portraiture from the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of the time. The small dimensions of the photograph, measuring 103 mm by 64 mm, are typical of the popular carte de visite format. This charming photo is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.