Studioportret van een gezette man met snor c. 1863 - 1870

This studio portrait, created by Charles Reutlinger between 1863 and 1870, showcases a man with a mustache in a formal setting. Reutlinger, a prominent photographer of the time, captured the sitter’s likeness with a keen eye for detail, employing the popular carte de visite format. The image is now part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, offering a glimpse into the formal photography practices of the 19th century. This portrait exemplifies the prevailing trends in mid-19th century portraiture, where social status and respectability were emphasized.