Portret van een onbekende man 1852 - 1855

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a daguerreotype created by William Edward Kilburn between 1852 and 1855. The image features a man in a formal suit, likely a member of the upper class. The daguerreotype's small size and oval format are typical of the 19th-century portraiture style. Kilburn, a prominent photographer in the early days of photography, expertly captured the sitter's sharp gaze and the detailed textures of his clothing. The daguerreotype’s faded and muted tones are characteristic of the early photographic process, offering a glimpse into the art of early portrait photography.