Portret van de graveur Joseph Wildiers, ten voeten uit 1861

This portrait photograph, captured by Belgian photographer Joseph Dupont in 1861, depicts the engraver Joseph Wildiers. Wildiers is standing in a three-quarter pose, his right hand resting on a chair, his left hand holding a hat. The image is a classic example of the portraiture genre, where the focus is on a single subject, capturing their likeness and personality. The image is likely a formal portrait, as Wildiers is dressed in his finest attire, signifying the significance of the sitter. This portrait is a valuable artifact that offers insights into the life of a 19th-century engraver and the photographic practices of the time.