Portret van een onbekende jongeman in uniform 1890 - 1895

"Portret van een onbekende jongeman in uniform" is a cabinet card photograph created between 1890 and 1895 by Dutch photographer Theodorus Ferdinant van de Pol. The portrait depicts an unidentified young man in military uniform. Van de Pol's signature and the town of Amersfoort, where he operated his studio, appear at the bottom of the card. This image is a typical example of 19th-century portrait photography, showcasing the technical advancements of the period and providing a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people. Cabinet cards, which were popular in the late 19th century, allowed for a larger and more detailed portrait format than earlier photographic processes.