Portret van man in uniform c. 1860 - 1875

This photograph, created between 1860 and 1875, is a portrait of a man in uniform, captured by Dutch photographer Willem Cornelis van Dijk, known for his portraiture work. The subject is a man standing, holding a sword, posed in a traditional military stance, emphasizing his rank and authority. The image is a classic example of 19th-century portrait photography, where the focus was on capturing a likeness with a sense of realism. This type of portraiture was popular for capturing the likenesses of individuals in their professional roles, particularly military personnel.