Portret van een staande jongeman 1855 - 1880

This 19th-century carte-de-visite by Achille Ernest Mouret features a portrait of a young man standing in a formal pose. The subject is dressed in a suit and vest, suggesting he belongs to a higher class. The small size and oval shape of the photograph are characteristic of the carte-de-visite format, popular during the mid-19th century. This format was used to share images of individuals and families, often collected in albums. The photograph is framed in a simple oval mat, with a "P.B.S. PATENT" inscription in the bottom right corner, suggesting it was produced using a commercially available photographic technology. Mouret, who worked in the mid to late 19th century, is known for his portraits and landscapes. The work, though simple in composition, captures the subject's youthfulness and formality, providing a glimpse into the fashion and social trends of the era.