Portret van een staande oude man 1862 - 1863

"Portret van een staande oude man" is a portrait photograph created by Maes & Michaux in 1862-1863. The portrait depicts an elderly man standing in a formal pose, leaning on a piece of furniture. He is dressed in a dark coat, light trousers, and a tie. The simple composition and the use of a neutral background are characteristic of 19th-century portrait photography, focusing on capturing the individual's likeness. This small-format photograph, measuring only 83mm by 51mm, likely served as a personal memento for the sitter or his family.