Portret van een (vermoedelijk) Nederlandse militair after 1873

This portrait photograph, captured by Friedrich Julius von Kolkow after 1873, depicts a presumed Dutch military officer. The subject is positioned against a plain background, his gaze directed towards the left, and his uniform and posture suggest a sense of authority. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular photographic portrait genre of the 19th century, capturing a moment in time and offering a glimpse into the individual's life and profession. The use of a muted palette and the close-up composition emphasize the subject's features and convey a sense of realism.