Portret van een man ("Manchreherleh [?]"), Iran [?] c. 1880 - 1910

"Portret van een man ("Manchreherleh [?]")" is a portrait photograph by Antoine Sevruguin, a prominent photographer who worked in Iran in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The photograph captures a seated man wearing traditional Iranian attire, including a tall, cylindrical hat and a long, buttoned coat. The man’s facial expression and posture convey a sense of dignity and authority. Sevruguin's work often documented the lives and customs of Iranian people, providing valuable insights into the social and cultural landscape of the time. This photograph is a testament to Sevruguin's mastery of photographic portraiture, capturing the essence of his subject with precision and grace.