Portret van Hiepke Boersma 1880s

"Portret van Hiepke Boersma" is a portrait photograph taken by Dutch photographer Benjamin Sanders in the 1880s. The portrait depicts a young man, Hiepke Boersma, dressed in a suit, captured in a formal, studio setting. Sanders, known for his portraiture, skillfully utilizes the oval frame and a neutral background to draw attention to his subject. The image provides a glimpse into the photographic practices of the late 19th century, highlighting the development of portrait photography and the evolving social role of photography.