Arnold Nelius Marinus Johannes Fock

Arnold Nelius Marinus Johannes Fock, known as A.N.M.J. Fock, was a Dutch photographer born in 1846 in Utrecht, Netherlands, and died in the same city in 1901. His work focuses on portraits of individuals. Fock captured the essence of his subjects through a natural and intimate style, using the carte-de-visite format, popular in the mid-19th century, which features small-sized portraits for social exchange. The images are characterized by sharp details and a focus on the face, often with a simple backdrop, highlighting the sitter's presence and personality.