Portret van een onbekende man c. 1855 - 1899

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a carte de visite photograph by Dutch artist Israël David Kiek. The photograph, which dates between 1855 and 1899, depicts an unidentified man in a formal pose. Kiek, a photographer known for his portraits, captured the sitter's serious expression and detailed clothing. Carte de visite photographs were a popular medium for portraits in the 19th century, offering an affordable and accessible way for people to document their appearance. The small size of this photograph, measuring 100 mm in height and 62 mm in width, is typical of the format. This photograph serves as a window into a bygone era, reminding viewers of the evolution of photography as a medium of visual expression.