Portret van Cornelis Springer 1861 - 1883

"Portret van Cornelis Springer" is a portrait photograph by Maurits Verveer, created between 1861 and 1883, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The photograph depicts Cornelis Springer, a Dutch individual, standing against a backdrop of draped fabric, his hand resting confidently in his coat pocket. Verveer's work, which encompasses portraiture, genre scenes, and landscapes, often reflects a keen attention to detail and a sense of realism, as evident in this striking portrait. The image captures a sense of formality and tradition, characteristic of portrait photography of the 19th century.