Portret van een onbekende man 1888 - 1894

This is a portrait photograph of an unknown man taken by Heinrich Fuchs in 's-Gravenhage (The Hague) between 1888 and 1894. Fuchs, a photographer born in 1861 and active in the Netherlands, captured a close-up view of the man, emphasizing his face and the details of his attire. The portrait, a popular genre in the 19th century, was intended to document the individual and provide a record for posterity. The image showcases Fuchs’s photographic skills in capturing realistic detail and creating a sense of intimacy.