Portret van een man 1860 - 1880

"Portret van een man," a carte de visite photograph, depicts a man in a formal pose wearing a dark coat and sitting with his hand resting on his leg. Created by the Dutch photographer Friedrich Brandt between 1860 and 1880, this portrait captures the essence of 19th-century photography and showcases the artist's ability to capture a striking likeness. The small size of the image is typical of carte de visites, which were popular for exchanging among family and friends. The image reveals a sense of formality and directness, capturing the essence of a bygone era.