Portret van een jongeman 1860 - 1900

"Portret van een jongeman" is a small-format portrait photograph created by the Royal Exchange Portrait Company, likely between 1860 and 1900. The image features a young man in a formal suit, captured in a classic studio setting. The photograph's small dimensions and oval frame, typical of 19th-century portraiture, suggest it was intended as a personal memento or keepsake. This type of portrait was common during this period as a way for families and individuals to document their appearance and preserve memories. The Royal Exchange Portrait Company was a popular commercial studio, specializing in affordable and accessible portrait photography for the general public.