A portrait of a man
Universal Photographic Company
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Universal Photographic Company
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a man in a suit and bow tie. He’s sitting, one hand resting on a patterned armchair, the other holding a hat. His face is serious, and the lighting is soft, making his features stand out against the dark background. The photo looks old, with a faded, slightly grainy quality. It’s not painted but captured with early photography tech. Want to see more like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for similar historic photos.
