Portret van een onbekende jongen 1872 - 1878

Christaan Marcussen's "Portret van een onbekende jongen," a small-scale portrait (103 mm x 64 mm), is a black-and-white photograph from 1872-1878. It features a young boy, likely in his late teens, seated in a formal pose. The subject's serious expression and attire suggest it may have been intended as a family portrait or keepsake. While the subject remains anonymous, the image offers a glimpse into 19th-century portrait photography. Marcussen, a prominent Danish photographer, employed a simple yet effective composition, focusing on the subject's face and upper body. The photograph's clear lines and realistic depiction are characteristic of the era's photographic style.