Portret van generaal Ducos de la Hitte c. 1860 - 1865

This photograph, "Portret van generaal Ducos de la Hitte," is a formal portrait of a seated general reading a document. Taken sometime between 1860 and 1865 by an unknown photographer, the photograph is a prime example of the use of photography for official portraits during that period. The image captures the general in a moment of contemplation and underscores his position of authority with its sharp detail and dignified composition. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the lives of military figures from 19th-century Netherlands.