Fotoreproductie van een portret van Benjamin Reynolds before 1873

This photograph, taken before 1873 by William H. Schurch, is a portrait of Benjamin Reynolds. The image is a close-up of Reynolds, who is dressed in a dark suit and holding a cane. He is seated in front of a plain backdrop, creating a simple and formal composition. The photograph, part of a historical collection of sketches, captures a moment in time of a notable figure from the past. This type of portrait was common in the 19th century and offered a way to document individuals for posterity.