Portret van Jean de Reszke c. 1880 - 1886

"Portret van Jean de Reszke" is a portrait photograph taken by the renowned French photographer Nadar. The image captures Jean de Reszke, a prominent Polish opera singer, in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and tie. Nadar, known for his innovative use of lighting and his portraits of prominent figures, created this work sometime between 1880 and 1886. The photograph, part of a collection in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Nadar's mastery of capturing personality through a candid and intimate approach. The image is a small-scale work measuring only 171 mm in height and 126 mm in width.