Portret van een onbekende man c. 1862 - 1899

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century, created by Willem Gerhardus Kuijer, a Dutch photographer. It is a portrait of an unidentified man, possibly a customer of Kuijer's studio, captured in a simple, straightforward style. The photograph is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcasing the artistic and social significance of early photography. The man is presented in a formal pose, dressed in a suit and bowtie, his expression serious. This photograph provides a glimpse into the fashion and social norms of the time, and the practice of portraiture in 19th-century Netherlands.