Portret van een onbekende man 1810 - 1872

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a lithograph by Louis Henri de Fontenay, a 19th century French artist, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The lithograph, which depicts a man with a beard, wearing a dark robe and a hat, is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture. Fontenay’s masterful use of shading creates a sense of depth and realism, bringing the subject to life. Though the identity of the man remains unknown, the artwork showcases Fontenay's technical skill and his ability to capture the essence of his subject.