Portret van een man in uniform c. 1865 - 1890

This carte de visite photograph, taken by Belgian artist Paul Joseph Nicolas Nestor Schaffers between 1865 and 1890, portrays a man in military uniform. The man is standing at attention, holding a rifle and a sword. This small format photograph, characteristic of the mid-19th century, was likely a portrait commissioned for personal use or as a memento. The photograph is a prime example of portraiture in the era of photography's early development. It showcases the technical capabilities of early photographic processes and offers a glimpse into the life of a soldier during the mid-19th century.