Portret van een zittende man met baard 1864 - 1869

"Portret van een zittende man met baard" is a portrait photograph by Dutch artist Jan Breebaard, created between 1864 and 1869. The photograph depicts a man in a seated pose, wearing a suit, with a prominent beard, and a serious expression. The image showcases Breebaard's skill in capturing the essence of his subject through a straightforward, yet intimate, portrait. It is a prime example of 19th-century portrait photography, reflecting the growing popularity of this art form during that era. The photograph's small dimensions, measuring 83 mm in height and 50 mm in width, suggest it may have been a carte de visite, a format popular for exchanging portraits in the 19th century.