Portret van een onbekende jongen 1867 - 1871

"Portret van een onbekende jongen" (Portrait of an Unknown Boy) is a carte de visite photograph created by August Rombaut in 1867-1871. The image shows a young boy dressed in formal attire, looking directly at the viewer. The photograph, measuring 105 mm by 63 mm, exemplifies the popularity of portrait photography in the 19th century, capturing a fleeting moment in time. The identity of the subject remains unknown, adding a layer of mystery to this intriguing portrait. Rombaut, a prominent photographer in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, captured the boy's youthful innocence and solemnity with remarkable detail.