Portret van een vrouw en man in treinwagon 1873 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph by Carl Borntraeger captures a couple seated in a train carriage. The formal portrait, likely taken as a memento of their journey, showcases the couple in their fashionable attire and suggests a sense of elegance and modernity associated with the new modes of transportation. The small size of the photograph, a common format for personal keepsakes of the era, makes it an intimate glimpse into the lives of the subjects. The composition highlights the details of the train carriage, such as the plush seating and ornate decor. The image exemplifies the rise of photography as a medium for capturing everyday moments in the late 19th century.