Portret van een oude man by P. Brandebourg

Portret van een oude man 1870 - 1880

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pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

pencil drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Portret van een oude man" is a portrait photograph, likely a carte de visite, by P. Brandebourg, dating from 1870-1880. The photograph depicts an elderly man in a formal outfit, with a focused and pensive expression. The image is framed within a decorative border, a common characteristic of portrait photography in this era. This intimate portrait captured a moment in time, showcasing the artist's ability to capture the subject's character through a simple yet effective photographic composition.