Portret van een man in een militair uniform c. 1862 - 1866

"Portret van een man in een militair uniform" is a carte de visite photograph by K. Buwalda, dating from between 1862 and 1866. This small, intimate portrait format was popular in the mid-19th century and captured the likeness of individuals in a formal, yet accessible way. The subject, a man in military uniform, appears to be of a high rank, as indicated by the decorations on his chest. The photograph's sharp details and the use of light and shadow create a sense of realism and formality, typical of the portraiture style of the time.