Portret van een onbekende Groningse student in maskeradekostuum 1896 - 1900

This portrait photograph, taken by Jan Frederik Blöte between 1896 and 1900, shows an unidentified student from Groningen in a masquerade costume. The student poses formally, wearing a feathered hat, a decorative sash, and a long coat, creating a sense of festivity and celebration. The image is reminiscent of the tradition of masquerade balls popular in the late 19th century, a time when photography captured social events and personal expressions of style. Blöte's signature and studio address, "Groningen Oosterstraat D 98," are visible at the bottom of the photograph, suggesting the portrait was likely commissioned by the student or their family.