Portret van een zittende man 1867 - 1878

"Portret van een zittende man" (Portrait of a Seated Man) is a photographic portrait by Dutch artist Pieter Vlaanderen, created between 1867 and 1878. Vlaanderen, who tragically died at the young age of 38, specialized in portraiture and captured the likeness of his subject with a keen eye for detail. The photograph showcases a seated man, dressed in traditional attire of the time, his features rendered with remarkable clarity. The portrait's intimate scale and direct gaze create a sense of immediacy and connection with the viewer, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this period.