Portret van een man met bakkebaarden, aangeduid als Sweys (oude) c. 1860 - 1875

This black and white portrait photograph, likely taken between 1860-1875, is part of a larger collection of photographs housed in the Rijksmuseum. Created by the photography studio Wegner & Mottu, it depicts a man with a full beard and sideburns, identified as "Sweys (oude)." The small size of the photograph suggests it may have been a carte de visite, a popular format for portraits in the mid-19th century. This portrait provides a glimpse into the photographic practices and fashion of the time, capturing the individual style and identity of its subject.