Portret van Willem van Haersolte in "oriëntaals" kostuum 1893

This 1893 photograph by J. André Garrigues captures Willem van Haersolte in a "Oriental" costume, likely taken during a trip to Tunis. The portrait showcases the trend of European fascination with the exotic and the East in the late 19th century, often expressed through clothing and travel. The image, in a traditional carte de visite format, highlights the subject's face and the details of the costume, including a turban and a flowing robe. The inscription on the photograph, "Souvenir de Tunis, W. van Haersolte, 1893", further contextualizes the portrait as a memento of a journey and a testament to the subject's interest in North African culture.