Portret van een onbekende man met hoge hoed 1886

This 1886 portrait by Ernest Haets depicts an unknown man wearing a top hat and a coat. The artwork, likely a print, is in black and white and showcases a close-up view of the subject's face. The realistic style and focus on detail suggest the print might be a reproduction of an earlier portrait. The subject's stern expression and formal attire hint at a portrait from the 19th century, a time when formal portraiture was prevalent. The inscription at the bottom indicates that the print was made in 1886 by "Ernest Haets sc." The artist's signature and the date add authenticity and historical context to the artwork.