Portret van Eugène Casalis before 1867

"Portret van Eugène Casalis" is a miniature portrait of Eugène Casalis, a French Protestant missionary and linguist. The small size of the artwork, only 23 mm by 23 mm, suggests it may be a daguerreotype or another early photographic process. While the artist is unknown, the portrait is believed to have been created before 1867, likely for inclusion in a publication. The image offers a glimpse into the life of a pioneering figure who made significant contributions to the study of African languages and cultures.