Portret van een oude man met baard, zittend aan een tafel 1860 - 1900

This black and white photograph, "Portret van een oude man met baard, zittend aan een tafel," captures a seated elderly gentleman with a long beard and spectacles. Created between 1860 and 1900 by the photographic duo Moira & Haigh, the work is a prime example of 19th-century portraiture, reflecting a period when photography was gaining popularity as a method of capturing likeness. The image's intimate scale and formal pose are characteristic of the era, creating a sense of timeless dignity. The subject’s relaxed pose and the detailed rendering of his clothing highlight the artistic precision of this early photographic work.