A portrait of 'Marcus Mercer'
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1870
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1870
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This portrait shows a man with a mustache and sideburns, dressed in a dark jacket with white trim, a white shirt, and a tie. He stands with his left hand on his hip, holding a cane in his right hand. The background is a plain wall. The man's formal attire and serious expression suggest that this is a formal portrait. The photograph's level of detail and realism indicate a high level of technical skill. For more on the techniques used to create this level of realism, look up chiaroscuro.
