Portret van een Chinese man met waaier 1850 - 1880

"Portret van een Chinese man met waaier" (Portrait of a Chinese Man with a Fan) is a carte de visite photograph created by Maujean & Dubois et Cie., likely between 1850 and 1880. The image depicts a Chinese man in traditional clothing, standing with his hand resting on a pillar. He is holding a fan and wearing a long beaded necklace. This photograph showcases the burgeoning interest in capturing portraits of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds during the 19th century. The image's small size and format, characteristic of carte de visite photographs, reflects the popularity of this medium for sharing personal portraits and cultural insights. The photograph provides a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of Chinese men during this period.