Portret van Alfred Dufour before 1904

anonymous

aged paper

homemade paper

paperlike

paper texture

folded paper

thick font

publication mockup

letter paper

paper medium

historical font

This portrait of Alfred Dufour, a prominent typographer and member of the Typographic Association of Brussels, was likely created sometime before 1904. The anonymous artist captures Dufour's likeness in a formal photograph, showcasing his somber demeanor and a signature mustache. This small-scale portrait, measuring just 91 mm by 58 mm, exemplifies the art of portraiture during a pivotal time in the typographic industry.