Portret van de heer Millenger c. 1863 - 1866

"Portret van de heer Millenger" is a carte de visite portrait of a man wearing a traditional hat, likely taken by the Abdullah Frères, a renowned photography studio in Egypt active between 1858 and 1899. This photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a man in mid-19th century Egypt. The studio's use of the carte de visite format, a popular small-scale photographic portrait, was common in the 19th century, allowing individuals to share images of themselves with friends and family.