Portret van de schilder Nicaise de Keyser, halffiguur 1861

This portrait photograph, created by Joseph Dupont in 1861, depicts Nicaise de Keyser, a renowned Belgian painter. The image captures de Keyser in profile, his gaze directed towards the viewer. He is dressed in a formal coat and waistcoat, with a bow tie, showcasing the fashion of the era. Dupont, a prominent photographer, masterfully used light and shadow to create a sense of realism and depth in the image, making it a fine example of 19th-century portrait photography.