Portret van een man c. 1860 - 1885

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

charcoal drawing

historical photography

old-timey

19th century

portrait drawing

golden font

historical font

"Portret van een man" is a portrait photograph of an unknown man taken by Dutch photographer Albert Greiner. This small-format oval portrait, measuring just 84mm x 51mm, showcases Greiner's skill in capturing detail and expression. The photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular portraiture genre of the late 19th century. This type of image, often used for personal documentation, reveals the artistic trends and photographic techniques prevalent in the time of Greiner.