Portret van een onbekende jonge man aan een tafel 1857 - 1885

"Portret van een onbekende jonge man aan een tafel" is a carte-de-visite portrait by Dutch photographer Pieter Siewers. The photograph, created between 1857 and 1885, captures an unidentified young man seated in a chair. The image is characteristic of Siewers' work, showcasing his mastery of capturing a sense of naturalism and detail in his subjects. The young man's pose and expression are both relaxed and engaging, making the portrait both personal and captivating. Carte-de-visite portraits, popular in the 19th century, were small, easily portable photographs that allowed individuals to share images of themselves with friends and family. Siewers' portrait of this unknown man captures a moment in time and provides a glimpse into the lives of people living in the mid-19th century.