Portret van de schilder Ferdinand Wilhelm Pauwels, ten voeten uit 1861

Joseph Dupont's 1861 portrait of fellow artist Ferdinand Wilhelm Pauwels, a photograph, presents the subject in a formal pose, leaning against a chair with his right hand on the armrest. The composition is straightforward, focusing on Pauwels's appearance and attire. The artist, known for his portraiture and landscapes, captures the sitter's likeness in a realistic manner, utilizing the techniques of 19th-century photography to present a clear and detailed representation. The image highlights the practice of photography as a tool for capturing individual identities.