Portret van een jonge man 1878 - 1885

"Portret van een jonge man" (Portrait of a Young Man), a carte de visite photograph created between 1878 and 1885 by Eugene Guérin, captures a young man in a formal pose. The image, measuring 82 mm in height and 52 mm in width, is a classic example of portraiture popular in the late 19th century. The subject's attire and posture suggest he is from an upper-class background. This intimate and personal photograph offers a glimpse into the life of an anonymous individual. The photograph's small scale and simple composition are characteristic of carte de visite, a format popular for sharing personal portraits during the 19th century.