Portret van een zittende man met boek 1860 - 1868

"Portret van een zittende man met boek" is a daguerreotype portrait by Danish photographer Peter Carstensen, dating back to 1860-1868. The image depicts a man, likely a member of the upper class, seated in an ornate chair, holding a book. The crisp detail and muted tones of the daguerreotype are typical of the medium, capturing the sitter’s somber expression and formal attire. This intimate and historically significant portrait offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century photography.