Portret van een onbekende oude man en vrouw 1875 - 1879

"Portret van een onbekende oude man en vrouw" is a portrait photograph by Dutch artist Dirk Niekerk. The artwork, which is only 101 mm high and 62 mm wide, portrays an elderly couple seated together in a studio setting. The man is dressed in a formal suit while the woman wears a long dress and head covering. The photograph, created between 1875 and 1879, offers a glimpse into 19th-century portrait photography and the lives of everyday Dutch people. Niekerk's work, often focused on portraits, provides valuable insight into the lives and appearances of his contemporaries.