Portret van een onbekende jongeman met een hond 1854 - 1865

"Portret van een onbekende jongeman met een hond" (Portrait of an Unknown Young Man with a Dog) is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century. Created by P. Weijnen & Fils in Maastricht, Netherlands between 1854 and 1865, the image depicts a young man standing with his hand resting on a pedestal, his top hat in his other hand. A dog sits beside the pedestal, looking up at the man. This intimate snapshot captures the essence of a moment, offering a glimpse into the life of an unidentified individual and his companion. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and adds to the overall realism of the photograph.