Portret van een man met sik 1873 - 1909

"Portret van een man met sik" is a portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Idanus Hendrikus Slaterus, dating back to 1873-1909. The small, intimate photograph depicts a man with a goatee and a serious expression. The sitter is formally dressed, wearing a dark jacket and a tie, suggesting a sense of respectability. Slaterus, a prominent photographer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the sitter's likeness in a clear and detailed manner, highlighting the texture of the sitter's clothing and facial features. This portrait, likely intended for personal use or as a family memento, exemplifies the photographic trends of the period, focusing on capturing likenesses and providing a tangible record of individuals.