Portret van een man 1875 - 1900
georgeembersonsons
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aged paper
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toned paper
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aged
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parchment
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19th century
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neutral brown palette
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golden font
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watercolor
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historical font
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columned text
This black and white carte-de-visite portrait of an unidentified man was taken by the photography firm George Emberson & Sons. The firm was active in the latter half of the 19th century and produced numerous portraits of individuals, capturing a snapshot of Victorian life. The man in the portrait is formally dressed, showcasing the fashion trends of the period, making this a valuable document of social history. The format of the image, a small, rectangular print, was popular during the era, allowing for the easy exchange of personal portraits.
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