Portret van een man met baard 1884 - 1895

"Portret van een man met baard" is a small-scale portrait photograph created by C. van der Aa & J. Chrispijn sometime between 1884 and 1895. The portrait depicts a man in a suit, his face framed by a long, thick beard. The photograph was likely intended for personal use, as a keepsake for the man’s family or friends, and was likely part of a larger album of portraits. The small size and straightforward composition of the photograph are typical of this period and function of photography. The image is framed by a simple oval border, highlighting the subject, and creating a visual link to traditional portraiture.