Portret van een man, aangeduid als Mr. Gaudron before 1866

This small-format portrait of Mr. Gaudron, created by François Théodore Wolter sometime before 1866, is a fine example of 19th-century portraiture. The subject is depicted in a formal pose, standing with a military bearing, his uniform adorned with medals and a sword. The composition, with the subject positioned against a plain background, highlights Gaudron's presence. This work is likely a carte-de-visite, a popular form of small photograph in the 19th century.