Portret van een onbekende man 1880 - 1910

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a portrait photograph by Heinrich Wilhelm Wollrabe, a Dutch photographer active between 1880 and 1910. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a man in a suit and bowtie, captured in a studio setting. Wollrabe's work, known for its meticulous detail and sharp focus, showcases the prevailing photographic styles of the late 19th century. This portrait, while anonymous, provides a glimpse into the fashion and social norms of the time. The photograph's small dimensions, measuring 105 mm in height and 65 mm in width, highlight the popularity of portraiture as a means of capturing personal memory and identity during the era.