Portret van een onbekende man 1862 - 1863

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a carte de visite photograph created by the photography studio Maes & Michaux in 1862-1863. The image features a man in a formal suit, with a serious expression. The small size and portrait format of the photograph are characteristic of the carte de visite, a popular format for portraiture in the mid-19th century. The photograph, despite its anonymity, offers a glimpse into the lives of everyday people in the 19th century. Carte de visite, portrait, photography, 19th century.