Portret van een onbekende man in uniform 1880s - 1890s

This is a cabinet card portrait of an unknown man in uniform, created by Dutch photographer Willem Gerhardus Kuijer in the late 19th century. Cabinet cards were popular in the late 1800s, and this portrait, typical of the genre, depicts the man in a formal setting. The man’s military uniform, with its buttons and braid, suggests a soldier or officer of some rank, and the medal visible on his chest adds to the formal tone of the portrait. The image is a striking example of photographic portraiture from the era, with its detailed depiction of the man’s features and his formal attire. The portrait, likely commissioned by the man himself, was intended to document his appearance and status, and it offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals in the 19th century.