Mansportret 1880 - 1886

"Mansportret" is an anonymous portrait of a man in an oval frame, created between 1880-1886. The subject is dressed formally in a suit with a buttoned jacket and a tie. He is depicted wearing spectacles, a mustache, and a slight beard, looking directly at the viewer. The image is rendered in a monochromatic palette, typical of photographic portraiture of the 19th century. The subject's reserved expression, the formal attire, and the simple composition suggest a portrait commissioned for personal documentation. This small, intimate artwork provides a glimpse into the life of an unknown individual in a period marked by social change and evolving photographic practices.