Portret van Auguste De Groux 1865

This is a carte de visite, a small photographic portrait, of Auguste De Groux taken in 1865 by photographers Stalins & Janssens. The format was popular in the mid-19th century, offering a way to share standardized portraits of individuals. The photograph captures De Groux in a formal pose, wearing a suit and tie, suggesting a man of standing in society. The portrait's small size and the subject's attire are characteristic of the carte de visite genre.