Portret van generaal Louis Faidherbe before 1882

This anonymous portrait of General Louis Faidherbe, a French military leader and politician, was created before 1882. The photograph shows the general in a formal pose, wearing a military uniform and a cap. He is captured in a close-up portrait, with his serious expression conveying his authority and military bearing. The portrait was likely commissioned for publication in the French historical and biographical magazine *Le Nord Contemporain*, as indicated by the text at the top and bottom of the image. The portrait is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in French history.