Portret van een zittende man 1862 - 1871

"Portret van een zittende man" is a portrait photograph taken by Dutch photographer Jacobus van Gorkom Jr. between 1862 and 1871. The image, measuring 85mm in height and 53mm in width, depicts a seated man, likely a member of the upper class, in formal attire. The sitter's expression, captured in a crisp, detailed manner, conveys a sense of formality and self-assuredness, typical of mid-19th-century portraiture. Van Gorkom Jr. was known for his work in the popular Carte de Visite format, which made his portraiture accessible to a wider audience. This work exemplifies the evolving landscape of photographic portraiture in the mid-19th century, with its focus on capturing individual identity and social status.