Karel Witsen c. 1860 - 1915
christiantheodorkirch
daguerreotype, photography, gelatin-silver-print, albumen-print
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portrait
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pictorialism
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daguerreotype
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photography
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romanticism
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gelatin-silver-print
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albumen-print
This is a carte-de-visite photograph of Karel Witsen, a prominent Dutch politician and businessman, taken by photographer Christian Theodor Kirch in Amsterdam circa 1860-1915. The photograph is a classic example of the genre, featuring a formal portrait of the subject in a seated pose. Witsen is depicted in a suit and tie, with a serious expression on his face. The photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the life of an important figure in Dutch history.
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