Zittende man met een zonnehoed before 1905

"Zittende man met een zonnehoed" (Seated man with a sun hat) is a calotype photograph by Charles Nègre, a pioneer of early photography, taken before 1905. The image shows a man in a straw hat seated outdoors, likely captured in a candid moment. This work exemplifies Nègre's mastery of the calotype process, known for its unique tonal range and soft focus. This photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcasing Nègre's contribution to the development of photography as an art form.