Fotoreproductie van een portret van Johann Gottfried von Herder door vermoedelijk Albert Gräfle before 1878

This is a photographic reproduction of a portrait of Johann Gottfried von Herder, a prominent German philosopher, theologian, and literary critic. The original portrait, possibly by Albert Gräfle, is rendered in a realistic style and portrays Herder in a formal pose, emphasizing his intellectual stature. The photograph, dated before 1878, is a testament to the growing popularity of photography as a means of preserving historical figures and their legacies. The use of a photo reproduction of a painting is characteristic of the late 19th century when a growing interest in historical figures led to the distribution of their portraits in this way.