Portret van een onbekende jongeman 1863 - 1866

"Portret van een onbekende jongeman" is a carte de visite portrait of an unidentified young man, created by the photographer Théodore Gedoelst between 1863 and 1866. The image captures the subject in a formal pose, standing with one hand resting on a pedestal and the other tucked into the pocket of his patterned suit. The crisp detail and neutral background characteristic of carte de visite portraits, a popular photographic format of the 19th century, emphasize the subject's features and attire. This small format image, measuring just 101 mm in height and 60 mm in width, likely served as a personal memento or a calling card.