Portret van Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel before 1891

This black and white portrait photograph of Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel, taken by the renowned photographer Nadar (Gaspard-Félix Tournachon) before 1891, showcases the artist's mastery of capturing subtle details and expressions. Becquerel, a French physicist known for his contributions to the field of optics and electromagnetism, is depicted in a formal pose, his gaze directed towards the viewer. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable document of 19th-century portraiture and scientific history.