Portret van een kruier van de Bakongo 1896

Franz Thonner's "Portret van een kruier van de Bakongo" is a photographic portrait from 1896. The black and white photograph shows a man from the Bakongo tribe in profile, standing shirtless against a background of woven reeds. Thonner, a Belgian photographer and explorer, captured the portrait during his travels in Africa, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people he encountered. This image is a valuable historical document, showcasing the style of portraiture and ethnographic photography prevalent in the late 19th century.