Portret van William Henry Vanderbilt before 1882

This is a portrait of William Henry Vanderbilt, a prominent figure in 19th-century American business. The anonymous photograph captures Vanderbilt's distinguished appearance, with a sharp gaze and a full, neatly trimmed beard. The image is small in size, measuring 153 mm by 106 mm, but its detail is remarkable, especially for the time period. It is likely a formal portrait, suggesting a high-quality print intended for personal or professional use. The image is a testament to the growth of photographic portraiture as a form of visual documentation and a marker of social status in the late 19th century.