Portret van een onbekende man in uniform 1855 - 1885

"Portret van een onbekende man in uniform" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format for portraiture in the 19th century, by John Jacks. The photograph depicts an unidentified man in uniform, likely a military or civil servant, standing formally in a studio setting. The small size and simple composition are characteristic of the genre, capturing a fleeting moment in time. The image was created between 1855 and 1885, a period when photography was becoming increasingly accessible, making it possible for individuals to document themselves and their lives.