Portret van een zittende man met boek in de hand 1862 - 1899

"Portret van een zittende man met boek in de hand" is a portrait photograph by Willem Gerhardus Kuijer, a Dutch photographer active between 1862 and 1899. This small format photograph, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man seated and holding a book. Kuijer's work captures the sitter with a realistic, almost documentary style, typical of portrait photography in the 19th century. The image provides a glimpse into the life of an unknown individual from this period, offering a personal touch within the broader context of social history.