Portret van Gustave Aimard 1876 - 1879

Etienne Carjat's "Portret van Gustave Aimard" from 1876-1879 is a striking photographic portrait of the French novelist Gustave Aimard. This black and white photograph captures Aimard in a seated pose, gazing off to the side. The image is presented in an oval frame, which adds to its formal and elegant aesthetic, typical of the carte-de-visite genre popular in the 19th century. Carjat was a renowned French photographer known for his portraits of prominent figures, and this image is a testament to his skill in capturing both the physical likeness and the essence of his subject. The portrait is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a glimpse into the life of a celebrated writer of the period.