Portret van een onbekende man 1860 - 1885

This carte de visite, a popular format for portrait photography in the 19th century, depicts an unidentified man in a formal pose. The man is dressed in a suit and overcoat, and he stands with one hand resting on a richly patterned piece of furniture. The photographer, Gustave, captured the details of the man's attire and expression with clarity. The photograph's small size suggests its intended use as a personal keepsake or social calling card, common in an era before widespread instant communication.