Portret van een onbekende man, aangeduid als grootvader Rozen 1862 - 1880

"Portret van een onbekende man, aangeduid als grootvader Rozen" (Portrait of an unknown man, referred to as grandfather Rozen) is a carte de visite photograph created between 1862 and 1880 by Dutch photographer Matthijs Adolph Conen. The image depicts a seated man, formally dressed in a black suit, holding a book in his lap. His gaze is directed toward the viewer, revealing a stern yet dignified expression. This small-format photograph exemplifies the popularity of portraiture during the 19th century, with its focus on capturing individual identity in a formal setting. While the identity of the subject remains unknown, the portrait provides a glimpse into the life of an individual from a bygone era.