Portret van een onbekende man met een mand en lampion 1865 - 1888

"Portret van een onbekende man met een mand en lampion" is a photograph by Italian photographer Giorgio Sommer (1834-1914) and is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The photograph depicts an unknown man holding a lantern and carrying a basket on his back. This photo belongs to a series of photographs taken by Sommer during his travels across Italy and the Middle East between 1865 and 1888, showcasing the everyday life of people he encountered in different regions. It is a fine example of 19th century photography that documents the social context of the time.