Portret van een man in tropenkostuum met hoed en wandelstok 1889 - 1898

This 1889-1898 portrait photograph, created by Stafhell & Kleingrothe, captures a man in a tropical costume, complete with a pith helmet and walking stick. The subject stands confidently against a backdrop that simulates a tropical environment, hinting at a colonial context. The portrait’s small size and the subject’s formal pose suggest it was likely a personal memento or a studio portrait, showcasing the popular fashion trends of the era. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals navigating the expanding colonial world in the late 19th century.