Portret van een onbekende man met hoed 1831 - 1890

This portrait of an unknown man, created by Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels between 1831 and 1890, is a fine example of 19th-century portraiture. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the man in a three-quarter profile, wearing a hat and a coat. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the sitter's facial features and clothing. The work's intimate scale and focus on the individual contribute to a sense of realism and intimacy, a characteristic often associated with portraiture during this period. The identity of the sitter remains a mystery, adding an intriguing element to the piece.