Portret van een (vermoedelijk) Nederlandse militair c. 1875 - 1881

This 19th-century carte de visite, a popular format for portraiture, features a Dutch military man captured by photographer Christian Theodor Kirch. The subject, in full military regalia, is depicted in a formal pose, showcasing the conventions of portrait photography during this era. The oval frame and decorative gold accents further emphasize the formality and grandeur of the image. The portrait likely served as a commemorative memento, capturing the military man's identity and status for posterity.