Portret van een onbekende man 1888 - 1920

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a small-scale portrait photograph by Wilhelmus Johannes van Pampus, created between 1888 and 1920. It features a young man, likely in his late teens or early twenties, dressed in formal attire, including a suit, tie, and pocket square. The subject's expression is neutral, his gaze directed at the viewer. The image captures the realism and detail of the photographic process, which was gaining popularity during this period. The photograph, while identifying the subject as unknown, offers a glimpse into the fashion and aesthetics of late 19th-century portraiture.