Portret van de schilder Godfried Egide Guffens, ten voeten uit 1861

This 1861 photograph by Joseph Dupont depicts the Belgian painter Godfried Egide Guffens. The portrait captures Guffens standing in a studio setting, dressed in a formal coat and trousers, with a serious expression. The use of a plain background emphasizes the subject, a common practice in portrait photography of the time. This striking photograph is a valuable record of a prominent artist from the mid-19th century, highlighting the role of photography in capturing and documenting individuals and their work.