Portret van een man met ringbaard en vlinderstrik en speld op zijn jas 1857 - 1898

"Portret van een man met ringbaard en vlinderstrik en speld op zijn jas" is a carte de visite portrait created by the studio of P. Siewers & Zoon between 1857 and 1898. The photograph depicts a man in formal attire, featuring a ring beard, bow tie, and a pin on his jacket, a popular style of the time. The image is a prime example of the carte de visite format, a small, standardized photograph widely used for personal portraits and social exchange in the mid-19th century. The work showcases the technical advancements in photography during this period, particularly in portraiture.