Portret van een (vermoedelijk) Nederlandse militair c. 1857 - 1870

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, depicts a portrait of a presumed Dutch military officer. Created by Woodbury & Page between 1857 and 1870, the photograph showcases the subject in a formal pose, wearing a military uniform adorned with medals and a sword. The image's small size and intimate framing are characteristic of the carte de visite format, which was used for exchanging portraits and capturing personal memories. The Rijksmuseum's collection of this photograph offers a glimpse into Dutch military history and the evolving photographic practices of the mid-19th century.