Portret van een man met snor 1872

"Portret van een man met snor" is a portrait photograph taken by Wilhelm J. Grammann, a photographer who lived a short but prolific life from 1844 to 1874. This intimate portrait, measuring only 100 mm in height and 62 mm in width, captures the subject’s serious expression and distinguished mustache. The photograph was likely taken in 1872, as indicated by a handwritten inscription on the page. This small-scale portrait is a testament to Grammann’s artistic ability and the power of photography to capture the essence of an individual. The photograph provides a glimpse into the life of an anonymous individual in the 19th century.