Portret van een onbekende vrouw met kind op schoot c. 1855 - 1870

This 19th-century tintype, created by the artist Cave, captures a poignant moment in time. The image depicts a woman, likely a mother, cradling her young child in her arms. The soft, muted tones of the tintype create a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, highlighting the tender bond between mother and child. The composition is simple yet evocative, emphasizing the subject's faces and the closeness of their embrace. This small-format image is characteristic of early photography and offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the 1850s and 1870s.