Portret van een man by Gerarda Henriëtte Matthijssen

Portret van een man 1845 - 1907

gerardahenriettematthijssen

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

tea stained

stoneware

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Portret van een man" is a small-scale portrait (82 mm x 51 mm) by Dutch photographer Gerarda Henriëtte Matthijssen, dating from 1845-1907. The image, likely a daguerreotype, depicts a man in an oval frame, showcasing the meticulous detail and refined aesthetic of early photographic portraiture. This intimate portrait, likely commissioned by the subject's family, captures a moment in time, showcasing the technical artistry and social significance of photography in the 19th century.