Portret van een man 1868

This 1868 carte de visite portrait of an unidentified man is a work by Dutch photographer Hermanus Siderius. Siderius was a prolific photographer active in the mid-19th century, specializing in portraiture. This small-format photograph, typical of the period, features a man with a neatly trimmed beard and bow tie, positioned within an oval frame. The image highlights the technical skill of the photographer and offers a glimpse into the fashion and social conventions of the time.