25 portretten van Tolstoj, Raoul de Boisdeffre en anderen before 1897

This collection of 25 portraits, titled "25 portretten van Tolstoj, Raoul de Boisdeffre en anderen," is from the "Collection Nilsson, Nouvelle Serie N' 52" and was created before 1897. The anonymous artist captures the likeness of various notable figures of the time, including author Leo Tolstoy, General de Boisdeffre, and others. The small, portrait-style images are arranged in a grid format, creating a sense of order within the collection. This format was common for portrait collections in the late 19th century, likely intended for personal use or to be used as reference material for other artists. This work offers a glimpse into the visual culture of its time, showcasing the prominent individuals and the techniques of portraiture popular in the late 1800s.