Portret van een man Possibly 1913 - 1926

This portrait of a man was created by Jan Gottfried Stütner, who was born in 1892. The photograph encapsulates the visual culture of its time, reflecting the rigid formality often associated with early 20th-century portraiture. The subject, dressed in a suit and bow tie, conforms to the era's standards of middle-class male respectability. Yet, the photograph also subtly hints at the individual beyond societal expectations. There is a sense of vulnerability, as the man gazes directly at the viewer. Born in an era marked by rapid social and political change, Stütner captures more than just an image; he provides a glimpse into the complexities of identity during a transformative period. What does it mean to be a man during a time when traditional roles and expectations were being both reinforced and challenged? The portrait invites us to reflect on the tension between public persona and private experience.