Portret van Paul Kruger met hoge hoed 1899 - 1902

This anonymous portrait of Paul Kruger, the President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900, is a small black and white photograph depicting Kruger in a top hat, his beard and stern expression giving a glimpse into the personality of this powerful historical figure. The image, likely created between 1899 and 1902 during the Second Boer War, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a valuable insight into the visual culture of South Africa in this pivotal time.