Portret van een man, aangeduid als Thomas Norton 1855 - 1900

This ferrotype portrait of Thomas Norton, created by the American Gem Victoria and Ferrotype Company, is a small-scale example of the popular 19th-century photographic technique. The subject is presented in a formal, seated pose, wearing a dark suit and a thick beard. The image is encased in an ornate oval frame, adorned with birds, foliage, and a bow, enhancing the portrait's decorative appeal and highlighting the individual's significance. The use of ferrotype, a process that creates a metallic image, contributes to the artwork's unique visual quality.