O contemporaneo before 1878

"O Contemporaneo" is a black and white photographic portrait of a man by the Brazilian artist Alfred Fillon, created before 1878. It depicts a seated man in a formal portrait style. The image is framed by a decorative ornate border that includes details of "Artes," "Letras," "Sciencias," "Industria" and "Commercio" in Portuguese. The portrait was likely part of a larger publication. The artist, Alfred Fillon (1825-1881), was a prolific photographer who was known for his portraiture and his contributions to Brazilian photography. His work often captured the social and cultural life of his time and the image of this well-dressed man exemplifies his stylistic approach to portraiture.