Portret van Alphonse-Louis Poitevin before 1882

This anonymous portrait of Alphonse-Louis Poitevin, dating from before 1882, presents the subject in a formal, seated pose. Poitevin, a pioneer in the field of photography, is captured in a realistic style that was typical of portraiture in the 19th century. The image, likely a reproduction from a book or journal, emphasizes the sitter's facial features and provides a glimpse into the life of a key figure in the development of photographic techniques.