Portret van een onbekende staande man 1880 - 1906

"Portret van een onbekende staande man" is a portrait photograph by Willem Gerhardus Kuijer, a Dutch photographer who worked in Amsterdam from 1864 to 1899. The image depicts a young man standing in a formal pose, dressed in a dark suit with a bow tie. The photograph, likely taken between 1880 and 1906, is a fine example of the formal portraiture popular in the late 19th century. The image's composition and the subject's attire suggest that this was likely a commissioned work, possibly intended for personal use or as a social document. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the photographic practices of the time and offering a connection to the individuals who lived and worked in Amsterdam during the 19th century.