Portret van twee mannen: een gevangene en een bewaker, Iran c. 1885 - 1910

This photograph titled "Portret van twee mannen: een gevangene en een bewaker" was taken in Iran by the photographer Antoine Sevruguin sometime between 1885 and 1910. It shows a seated prisoner chained to a standing guard in the middle of what appears to be a public space. The photograph serves as a window into the lives of people in Iran during the late 19th century, highlighting the harsh realities of imprisonment and the power dynamics between those who enforced the law and those who were subject to it. The image, with its focus on detail, provides a glimpse into the attire, weaponry, and expressions of the individuals involved, offering a visual narrative of a specific moment in time.