Portret van een man 1857 - 1864

"Portret van een man" (Portrait of a Man) is a 19th-century daguerreotype by the photographic studio Wegner & Mottu. The image, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man in formal attire, a common subject for portraiture during this period. The photograph showcases the meticulous detail of the daguerreotype process, capturing the man's facial features with clarity and the subtle textures of his clothing. Daguerreotypes, a pioneering form of photography, were prized for their unique ability to capture the world in an intricate and detailed manner.