Portret van een jonge man c. 1853

"Portret van een jonge man" is a portrait of a young man, sitting on a chair, taken by the Dutch photographer Eduard Isaac Asser in 1853. This daguerreotype is an excellent example of early photographic portraiture, highlighting the subject's formality and composure. Asser, known for his portraiture, captures the subject's likeness in a straightforward manner, highlighting the details of his clothing and expression. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 19th-century portrait photography and its focus on capturing individual identity.