Portret van een onbekende man 1864 - 1923

This etching by Peter von Halm, titled "Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an unknown man) is a portrait of a man in profile. The subject is an older man with a long beard and glasses. The image has a delicate, almost hazy quality. The artwork was created between 1864 and 1923 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The portrait, while not specifically identifying the individual, provides a glimpse into the realistic portrayal of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The subtle detail in the etching conveys a sense of realism and emphasizes the artist's skillful handling of the medium.