Portret van een onbekende man met een houten blok en borstel 1865 - 1888

This albumen print by Giorgio Sommer, titled "Portret van een onbekende man met een houten blok en borstel", depicts an unidentified man in a simple outfit holding a wooden block and a brush. Taken between 1865 and 1888, this photograph is likely from a series documenting the lives of working-class individuals during that era. The photograph's composition, with its focus on the man's hands and tools, suggests a focus on the labor and craft of the individual. Currently located in the Rijksmuseum, this small photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people in 19th century society.