O contemporaneo before 1875

"O Contemporaneo" is a portrait of Ernesto Bièster, a prominent figure in 19th-century Portuguese literary circles. Taken by photographer Alfred Fillon (1825-1881) before 1875, the image captures Bièster in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and waistcoat, his gaze directed towards the viewer. The photograph likely appeared in a publication, possibly the magazine "O Contemporaneo," which it is named after. The portrait provides a glimpse into the artistic and intellectual life of Portugal during this era.