Portret van een onbekende jongen 1864 - 1878

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, is a portrait of an unidentified young man by Dutch photographer Pieter Vlaanderen. Vlaanderen, a prominent figure in Dutch photography, was known for his detailed and realistic portraits. The young man is depicted with a serious expression, wearing a dark suit and a bow tie, typical attire of the period. The oval frame, characteristic of carte de visite portraits, adds a sense of formality and intimacy to the composition. The photograph captures a fleeting moment in time, preserving the likeness of an unknown individual for posterity.