Portret van een zittende man met een boek 1855 - 1862

"Portret van een zittende man met een boek" is a portrait photograph by Dutch photographer Theodor Brüggemann, created between 1855 and 1862. The photograph depicts a seated man in formal attire, holding a book. This small-format portrait, measuring 107 mm by 60 mm, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of 19th-century photographic portraiture, capturing the sitter's presence with precision and detail. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing Brüggemann's contribution to the development of portrait photography in the Netherlands.