Portret van een man in uniform c. 1865 - 1890

"Portret van een man in uniform" is a black and white photograph of a man in military uniform taken by the photographic studio Wegner & Mottu sometime between 1865 and 1890. The portrait, currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, shows a man wearing a military uniform including a tall fur hat and standing with a sword in his hand. The photograph was likely taken for personal or official documentation. The small size of the image is common for portrait photography of the era, often made for personal keepsakes or inclusion in albums. This photograph offers a glimpse into the fashion and military culture of the mid to late 19th century.