Portret van een onbekende man Possibly 1889

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a carte de visite photograph, a popular format in the 19th century. The image, possibly from 1889, was taken by the studio Fradelle & Young, located at 246 Regent Street, London. The photograph captures a man in a formal pose, wearing a suit and a crisp white shirt, suggesting he may have been an upper-class gentleman. The subject's name and identity remain unknown, contributing to the intrigue of this historical snapshot. The delicate details of the man's facial features and the subtle play of light on his clothing add to the aesthetic appeal of this small-scale portrait. Carte de visite photographs, like this one, served as a way to share personal portraits and create a visual record of individuals in the 19th century.