Portret van een zittende man met boek 1860 - 1890

"Portret van een zittende man met boek" is a black and white photograph created by W. Clayton between 1860 and 1890. The image depicts a seated man, likely a portrait of a private individual. The man is dressed in formal attire, holding a book and thoughtfully resting his chin on his hand. The photograph is framed with a double oval, which was a popular style in the 19th century. This small, intimate portrait exemplifies the practice of portraiture within the burgeoning field of photography in the mid-19th century.