Portret van een man, zittend aan een tafel 1857 - 1898

"Portret van een man, zittend aan een tafel" is a portrait photograph by Dutch artist Pieter Siewers, taken sometime between 1857 and 1898. The photograph depicts a man seated at a table, holding a quill pen. Siewers, known for his portraiture, captured the sitter's likeness with a sense of realism common in 19th-century photography. The small scale of the image, measuring 85 mm in height and 53 mm in width, suggests it was likely intended for personal use as a carte de visite. These small portraits were popular in the mid-19th century, allowing individuals to share their likeness with friends and family.