Portret van een man 1860 - 1880

Woodbury & Page made this portrait of a man, though we don’t know when. The photographic portrait gained popularity in the mid-19th century, offering a relatively affordable way for individuals to record their likeness. The rise of commercial photography studios like Woodbury & Page democratized portraiture, making it accessible to a broader segment of society beyond the traditional elite. This image captures the sitter in a formal pose, typical of the era. He is dressed in a suit and bow tie, reflecting the sartorial conventions of the time. The oval format and sepia tones evoke the aesthetic of the 19th-century carte-de-visite, a popular form of visiting card. It would be interesting to delve into archives and studio records to uncover more about the sitter's identity and social background, further enriching our understanding of this intriguing photograph.