Portret van een man met snor 1865 - 1866

"Portret van een man met snor" (Portrait of a man with a mustache) is a small, 19th-century photograph by Dutch photographer Pierre-Nicolas Blankenstein. The image depicts a man, whose identity remains unknown, in a formal setting. His somber expression and the crispness of his clothing suggest a portrait created for a personal or family archive. The photograph's simple composition and focus on the sitter are characteristic of Blankenstein's style, which was influenced by the growing popularity of portrait photography during this period. This intimate, historical portrait showcases the evolving artistic landscape of 19th-century photography.