Portret van een onbekende man 1866 - 1883

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a carte de visite photograph created by Théodore Gedoelst between 1866 and 1883. The small, intimate portrait, measuring just 99mm by 59mm, captures the subject in a formal pose, likely taken for a personal or professional purpose. The subject, dressed in a dark suit and bow tie, gazes directly at the viewer, conveying a sense of seriousness and perhaps a touch of formality. Carte de visite photographs, popular in the 19th century, served as a way for people to share images of themselves and their families. The identity of the subject in this image remains unknown, adding a layer of mystery to this intriguing photograph.