Portret van een man, zittend aan een tafel met boek en hoge hoed 1861 - 1862

This carte-de-visite portrait, created by Disdéri & Co. in 1861-1862, showcases a young boy, likely a member of the Dutch upper class, seated at a table. The photograph captures him with a contemplative expression, hands clasped, his gaze directed to the side. This small-format photograph, measuring 83 mm by 50 mm, exemplifies the widespread popularity of the carte-de-visite in the 19th century, serving as a personal memento or social calling card. The photograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.