Portret van een onbekende man before 1896

This is a portrait photograph of an unknown man by Jules Baillou, a French photographer who lived from 1849 to 1896. The photograph was likely taken before 1896, as Baillou died that year. The portrait captures the man's face in an oval frame, showcasing a well-dressed individual. The image reveals Baillou's talent for portraiture with its detailed capturing of the man's features and the subtle play of light and shadow. This small-format photograph, measuring 164 mm x 107 mm, showcases the artistic potential of early photographic portraits.