Portret van een man in uniform met zwaard 1860 - 1872

"Portret van een man in uniform met zwaard" (Portrait of a man in uniform with a sword) is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format of the 19th century. This image, created by Charles Billotte & Cie. between 1860 and 1872, showcases a man in military uniform, holding a sword in his right hand. His serious expression and detailed attire underscore the solemnity of the portrait, likely commissioned as a keepsake or for official purposes. The small size of the photograph, measuring 83 mm by 50 mm, is typical of the carte de visite format, intended for personal collections or exchanges.