Portret van een onbekende man met bakkebaarden 1840 - 1860

"Portret van een onbekende man met bakkebaarden" (Portrait of an Unknown Man with Sideburns) is a daguerreotype by American photographer John Adams Whipple, dating from 1840 to 1860. The image, framed in an ornate gold border, depicts a man with sideburns, dressed in a suit and white collar. This intimate portrait, typical of the daguerreotype style, showcases the detail and clarity achievable with this early photographic process. The work highlights the evolving practice of portraiture in the mid-19th century, offering a glimpse into the life of an unknown individual.