Portret van een zittende man met handschoenen in zijn hand en een vrouw 1872 - 1886

"Portret van een zittende man met handschoenen in zijn hand en een vrouw" (Portrait of a seated man with gloves in his hand and a woman), created by B. Barry between 1872 and 1886, is a small-scale portrait photograph (135 mm x 91 mm) featuring a formally dressed couple. The man sits with a pair of gloves in his hand, while the woman stands with her hand resting on his arm, suggesting a romantic or familial connection. The photographic style of the time, with its focus on capturing detail and the use of a formal pose, is evident in the piece. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of an unknown couple, capturing a snapshot of their time.