Portret van een jongeman bij een tafel met boeken 1865 - 1869

"Portret van een jongeman bij een tafel met boeken," created between 1865 and 1869 by Dutch photographer A. Böeseken, is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture. The image captures a young man, likely a student or an aspiring intellectual, standing confidently by a table laden with books. The composition emphasizes the subject's composure and the formal attire of the era, hinting at a sense of ambition and social status. The detail in the table and the setting reinforces the sense of formality associated with portraits of this time. This small, yet meticulously crafted photograph, showcases Böeseken's skill in capturing the essence of his subject within the constraints of the medium.