Portret van Ferdinand Marrou, zittend tussen twee kandelaren before 1884

This carte de visite, created by Witz et Cie. before 1884, depicts Ferdinand Marrou in a formal portrait. The subject is seated between two ornate candelabras, a common element in 19th-century photography that symbolized wealth and status. The photograph's composition and the subject's pose highlight Marrou's importance, making it a classic example of the carte de visite genre, a popular format for sharing portraits during the Victorian era. The photograph's small size and the inclusion of decorative elements speak to the popularity of this style in the era.