Portret van een zittende man, de krant lezend 1860 - 1880

This photograph, created between 1860 and 1880 by Dutch photographer Willem Tinker, depicts a seated man engrossed in reading a newspaper. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tinker's mastery of portraiture during the era of the carte de visite. The subject, captured in a formal setting, exudes an air of contemplation, making the portrait a compelling study of individual engagement with the world of information. The small dimensions of the photograph, 83 mm in height and 52 mm in width, further highlight the intimacy of the scene. The crisp details of the man's attire and the ornate chair contribute to the overall sense of realism and social commentary prevalent in Tinker's work.