Fotoreproductie van Gourmandise 1870 - 1900

This is a photographic reproduction of a work titled "Gourmandise," made by an anonymous artist. The image depicts a young girl, presumably from a well-to-do family given the ornate table, caught in a moment of indulgence. The title itself, "Gourmandise," hints at this theme, referencing the sin of gluttony. The act of photographing it and framing it in this way speaks to the social conventions of 19th-century Europe. Photography was becoming more accessible, offering a new way to capture and display images of domestic life, particularly within bourgeois families. The Rijksmuseum itself as a national institution, played a role in shaping Dutch identity and preserving its cultural heritage. To truly understand this image, one must delve into the history of photography, the social dynamics of the time, and the ways in which institutions like museums shape our understanding of art and culture.