Portret van een onbekende man, zittend op een stoel 1860 - 1896

This is a portrait of an unknown man, seated in a chair, created by photographer R. Piper sometime between 1860 and 1896. The subject is dressed in a suit with a waistcoat and a dark coat, the man has a beard and is looking directly at the camera, lending an air of formality to the image. This type of portrait was common in the mid-19th century, and served to capture the likeness of individuals for personal or professional purposes.