Portret van een onbekende Newah-man uit Nepal before 1868

This photograph, "Portret van een onbekende Newah-man uit Nepal," was taken by Benjamin Simpson before 1868. It depicts an unidentified Newar man from Nepal, a member of the Newar or Niwar slave population. The subject is portrayed in a simple, frontal pose, with a direct gaze at the camera. Simpson's photograph provides a glimpse into the lives and appearance of the Newar people in Nepal during the 19th century. The image is part of a larger collection of portraits by Simpson, showcasing his work as a pioneer of photographic documentation.