Portret van schout bij nacht J.E. de Man 1850 - 1875

"Portret van schout bij nacht J.E. de Man" is an anonymous portrait of a Dutch naval officer, J.E. de Man, in his uniform. The photograph was created sometime between 1850 and 1875 and is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture. The subject is rendered in a realistic style, highlighting the officer's distinguished bearing and his medals and decorations. The photograph's simplicity and focus on the subject's face give it a timeless quality.