Portret van onbekende man c. 1875

This carte de visite portrait of an unknown man was created by Dutch photographer Joseph Swaab around 1875. The photograph is in a classic oval format, a common style for portraiture during this period. The sitter is dressed in a dark coat with a white shirt and a dark bow tie, a typical style of the time for men of a certain social standing. The photograph is a poignant example of the evolution of portraiture in the 19th century, reflecting the increasing accessibility and popularity of photography as a means of capturing personal identity.