Portret van een staande man met een hoge hoed c. 1865 - 1886

This carte de visite, a popular form of portrait photography in the 19th century, is a portrait of a man standing with a high hat, by Dutch photographer Herbert van Houwelingen, dating to between 1865 and 1886. The subject, likely a young man from a middle or upper-class background, is formally dressed in a suit and hat, reflecting the sartorial norms of the period. The image, taken in a studio setting, reveals details such as the subject's hat on the table and a chair in the background, suggesting a portrait meant for personal or family use. This photograph provides a glimpse into the fashion and social conventions of 19th-century society.