Portret van een man met een snor in een jas c. 1857 - 1880
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aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
vintage
photo restoration
historical photography
old-timey
19th century
watercolour illustration
watercolor
"Portret van een man met een snor in een jas" is a 19th-century carte-de-visite photograph by the studio Woodbury & Page, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This small-format portrait captures a man in a formal pose, wearing a dark jacket and a prominent mustache. The image exemplifies the popular use of photography to document individuals during the late 19th century. The formal composition and sharp detail characteristic of the carte-de-visite format emphasize the sitter's presence and social standing. The image is a testament to the technical skill and artistry of Woodbury & Page, showcasing their ability to capture realistic detail and convey a sense of personality in a small-scale format.
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