Zes portretten van afgestudeerde studenten van Yale University 1895

This anonymous photograph, "Zes portretten van afgestudeerde studenten van Yale University," from 1895 features six head-and-shoulder portraits of Yale graduates. The subjects, all young men in formal attire, are arranged in two rows of three, each portrait framed within a circular shape. This type of group portrait, common in the late 19th century, served as a record of achievement and a commemorative token of their time at Yale. The photograph's simple composition and formal style reflect the conventions of portraiture at the time, emphasizing the importance of individuality and academic achievement.