Portret van een onbekende man in uniform 1870s - 1880s

This carte de visite, a small photographic portrait popular in the 19th century, depicts an unknown man in uniform. Created by photographer A. Lecoq in the 1870s or 1880s, the photograph showcases the subject standing confidently against a draped backdrop. The man's attire, likely military, suggests a sense of authority and patriotism, while the formal pose conveys a sense of respect and tradition. Carte de visites like this were often used as calling cards or mementos, capturing a moment in time for future remembrance.