Portret van Élisée Reclus en een verslag van een bijeenkomst met Michel Eugène Chevreul before 1889

This anonymous portrait, likely created before 1889, depicts Élisée Reclus, a prominent French geographer and anarchist. The image is part of a larger collection of photographs, potentially a historical record of a meeting with Michel Eugène Chevreul. Reclus, known for his work on human geography, is portrayed with a thoughtful expression and a distinctive beard. This photograph offers a glimpse into the world of late-19th-century intellectual life, highlighting the figures who shaped scientific and social discourse. The format of the image, a printed photograph in a book, suggests its intended audience: readers interested in the personalities and ideas of the time.