Portret van een onbekende man 1867 - 1880

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a carte de visite photograph created between 1867 and 1880 by Dutch photographer Willem Gerhardus Kuijer. The photograph, held at the Rijksmuseum, features a seated man, depicted in an oval frame. The subject's expression is solemn, with a subtle hint of melancholy. The work exemplifies Kuijer's mastery of portrait photography, a popular genre during the 19th century. The use of sharp detail and a neutral background creates a sense of realism and intimacy. The image is a testament to the enduring power of portraiture in capturing individual identity, even when the subject remains unnamed.