Portret van een man c. 1860 - 1880

"Portret van een man," a small-scale photograph by A.J. van Poorten, is a typical example of 19th-century portraiture. Dating from the 1860s or 1870s, the image captures a man in a formal pose, likely intended for personal use or a family album. The artist's use of black and white tones, the subject's attire, and the simple background contribute to the piece's timeless quality and historical significance. While limited information is available about the artist, the photograph showcases the skillful application of the photographic medium in portraiture during that period.