Portret van een onbekende man in militair uniform 1864 - 1885

This 19th-century carte de visite portrait, taken between 1864 and 1885 by Émile Fürst, shows an unidentified man in military uniform. The photograph is a small, intimate portrait, capturing the subject's stern expression and the intricate details of his uniform, including medals and shoulder straps. Carte de visite portraits were popular in the mid-19th century and served as a means of sharing one's likeness with friends and family. The use of an oval frame, a common practice in portraiture, enhances the formal nature of this image.