Portret van een jongeman bij een zuil 1875 - 1899

"Portret van een jongeman bij een zuil" is a cabinet card photograph created by Photographie Française in Amsterdam between 1875 and 1899. This portrait captures a young man standing casually, leaning on a column, dressed in a formal outfit of the time. The image, a classic example of 19th-century portrait photography, offers a glimpse into the fashion and style of the period. The small size of the photograph, measuring 84 mm by 51 mm, suggests it may have been intended for personal use. Cabinet card photographs, popular in the late 19th century, were often used for family portraits and as keepsakes.