Studioportret van een kalende man met een bril c. 1863 - 1866

"Studioportret van een kalende man met een bril" is a carte de visite photograph taken between 1863 and 1866 by the Abdullah Frères studio. This portrait shows a man in a formal pose, wearing a suit and a bow tie. The photograph captures the subtle details of his appearance, from his receding hairline to the glint in his glasses. This type of portrait was popular in the mid-19th century, capturing the likeness of individuals for personal use or to share with family and friends. The use of a formal setting and composition reflects the prevailing aesthetics of the time, emphasizing the subject's social standing and importance.