Portret van een staande oude man 1854 - 1865

"Portret van een staande oude man" is a daguerreotype created between 1854 and 1865 by the photography duo Maull & Polyblank. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures a woman standing in a formal pose. The subject is dressed in a long-sleeved gown and positioned next to a piece of furniture, likely in a studio setting. The image exemplifies the formal portraiture style popular during the mid-19th century, highlighting the sitter's status and presence. The use of natural light and the clear definition of the subject are characteristic of daguerreotype techniques.