Portret van een man in uniform, staand bij een stoel met hoed 1862 - 1863

"Portret van een man in uniform, staand bij een stoel met hoed" is a carte-de-visite portrait of a man in uniform by the photographers Maes & Michaux, created between 1862 and 1863. The image shows a man, possibly a military officer, standing in a studio setting, wearing a uniform with military decorations. The small size and format are characteristic of carte-de-visite portraits, which were popular in the mid-19th century, used as a social currency. These portraits provide a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of the period, and offer a visual record of everyday people, showcasing the impact of photography on portraiture.