Portret van een onbekende man, zittend aan tafel met een boek in zijn handen 1855 - 1880

This carte de visite photograph by the Bisson Frères, a renowned French photographic duo, captures a seated portrait of an unidentified man. The man is formally dressed, with a long coat, and sits with his right hand resting on a book on a table. The photograph, taken between 1855 and 1880, exemplifies the popular carte de visite format, a small photograph often exchanged as a social calling card during the 19th century. The composition and focus on the sitter's face reflect the formal portraiture style prevalent during this period.