Portret van een onbekende man 1870 - 1893

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Bernardus Petrus Rabels, dating from between 1870 and 1893. The image, measuring just 101 mm in height and 62 mm in width, captures a man in a formal pose, wearing a dark jacket and a bow tie. Rabels, known for his portraiture and landscape photography, captured the man's likeness with a sharp focus on his facial details, revealing a glimpse into the life of an unidentified individual from the 19th century. This small yet detailed photograph exemplifies the artistry of early photographic portraiture, showcasing both the technical proficiency and the human touch of the medium.