Portret van E. Delannoy 1860

This carte de visite portrait, created by Disdéri & Co. in 1860, captures a seated man, likely E. Delannoy, in a formal setting. The subject holds a letter in his hand and gazes directly at the viewer. The photograph showcases the popular portraiture style of the era, emphasizing the sitter's appearance and social status. This type of photographic format, a small, standardized portrait, gained immense popularity in the mid-19th century, and its influence can be seen in contemporary photography.