Portret van een onbekende man 1872 - 1880

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, depicts an unknown man in a formal portrait. Created by Swedish photographer Gösta Florman between 1872 and 1880, the image showcases a man dressed in a dark suit and bow tie, his gaze directed slightly to the right. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small yet detailed representation of a man from a bygone era. It offers a glimpse into the fashion and photographic trends of the 1870s, highlighting the meticulous detail of portrait photography during this period.