Portret van een staande man, aangeduid als Verheul Possibly 1864

This carte de visite photograph, possibly created in 1864 by Hector de Saedeler, portrays a man named Verheul standing in a formal pose. The man is dressed in a suit, and he is leaning against a table with books on top. The image is a classic example of the popular 19th century portrait format, used to capture and share images of individuals. The small size, approximately 82 mm by 50 mm, was perfect for being collected, exchanged, and displayed in albums. Carte de visite photographs allowed individuals to share likenesses with friends and family, offering a glimpse into the lives and fashions of the time.