Portret van een zittende man met hoge hoed in de hand c. 1863

"Portret van een zittende man met hoge hoed in de hand" is a photograph by Baron & Mitkiewicz dating from around 1863. The image is a portrait of a man seated in a chair, holding a top hat in his hand. This small format photograph, measuring 82mm in height and 52mm in width, is likely a cartes de visite, a popular format for portraits during the mid-19th century. The photograph captures the sitter in a formal pose, reflecting the conventions of portraiture at the time. This small-scale photographic portrait serves as a testament to the advancements in photographic technology in the 19th century, allowing for the capture of individual likenesses in a detailed and intimate manner.