Portret van een onbekende man before 1902

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a photographic portrait by Frederick Hollyer, a renowned British photographer. Taken sometime before 1902, the work showcases Hollyer's mastery of the medium, capturing the subject in a formal pose. The photograph's sharp detail and subtle lighting are characteristic of his style, which contributed significantly to the development of portrait photography as an art form. The subject, an unknown man, is depicted in a three-quarter view, wearing a suit and top hat, suggesting a person of some social standing. This intimate portrait, while anonymous, provides a glimpse into the lives and fashions of the late 19th century.