Portrait of an Unknown Young Man c. 1865

"Portrait of an Unknown Young Man" is a carte-de-visite photograph taken by the Dutch studio Wegner & Mottu in Amsterdam around 1865. This studio portrait captures a young man, likely a resident of Amsterdam, standing confidently and holding a coat over his arm. The photograph exemplifies the popularity of this format in the mid-19th century, with its small size and focus on capturing a likeness. The image's sharp detail and somber tone are characteristic of early photography, offering a glimpse into the life of an anonymous individual from this era.