Portret van een onbekende man met een slang om zijn schouders c. 1890 - 1915

This cabinet card photograph, created by The Harlesden Studio sometime between 1890 and 1915, depicts a man holding a snake around his shoulders. The image is a prime example of Victorian-era photography, highlighting the studio's use of light and shadow to create a dramatic effect. The subject's pose and the presence of the snake evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting viewers to speculate about the man's identity and the story behind the photograph. The image is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture a moment in time and to spark the imagination.