Portret van een jonge man 1865 - 1874

"Portret van een jonge man" (Portrait of a Young Man), created by the Gebroeders IJpma sometime between 1865 and 1874, showcases a young man posed formally against a plain backdrop. The photograph, likely taken for personal documentation, exemplifies the burgeoning popularity of portraiture during this period. The subject’s attire and serious expression suggest a sense of respectability and formality, common in portrait photography of the time. The brothers IJpma, known for their photographic work, utilized an oval frame within a larger rectangular one, a common practice in 19th-century portraiture. The small scale of the work, measuring 84 mm in height and 51 mm in width, further emphasizes the intimate nature of the portrait.