Portret van de beeldhouwer Léonard de Cuyper, ten voeten uit 1861

This portrait photograph, taken in 1861 by Belgian photographer Joseph Dupont, depicts Léonard de Cuyper, a prominent sculptor. The photograph showcases de Cuyper in a formal pose, standing full-length, dressed in a suit and cravat, his right hand resting on the back of a chair. This portrait, likely taken for personal or professional purposes, exemplifies Dupont's mastery of photographic portraiture, highlighting the sitter's identity and character within a simple yet refined composition.