Portret van een man met hoge hoed 1862 - 1871

This photograph, titled "Portret van een man met hoge hoed" (Portrait of a man with a top hat), was taken by Dutch photographer Jacobus van Gorkom jr. between 1862 and 1871. It is a small-scale portrait, measuring just 82 mm in height and 50 mm in width. The image shows a man in a formal pose, sitting in a chair and holding a top hat. The subject is dressed in a dark suit, and his facial features are clearly visible, with a prominent mustache and spectacles. This photograph exemplifies the traditional portraiture style popular in the 19th century, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and personal identity.