Portret van een zittende man met bril 1860 - 1900

This black and white photograph, titled "Portret van een zittende man met bril" by the photographers Wegner & Mottu, depicts a seated man wearing a suit and glasses. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular portraiture style of the late 19th century. The subject’s serious expression and formal attire suggest a person of importance and dignity, reflecting the values of the time. The photograph's small size, measuring only 106 mm in height and 62 mm in width, hints at its personal nature as a keepsake or family memento.