Portret van een onbekende man bij een tafel 1866 - 1879

"Portret van een onbekende man bij een tafel" is a carte de visite photograph by Emile Gsell, a Dutch photographer known for his work in the Dutch East Indies. Created between 1866 and 1879, the image depicts an unidentified man seated in a chair, his gaze directed at the viewer. His patterned clothing and the presence of a water pot in the background are indicative of the Southeast Asian context where Gsell was active. These portraits are considered valuable historical records, capturing the clothing and customs of a bygone era.