Portrait of a Man with a Moustache - C. Jessen & Co, Providence (ca. 1895)

A stylish American portrait of a young man with a characteristic moustache and stern gaze, captured circa 1895 in the studio of C. Jessen & Co. , located at 900 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island .
The elegant serrated edge, soft vignette, and gold embossing on the reverse, featuring a mythological figure on a globe, reflect the grandeur of the late 19th century—a time when photography was elevated to an art form.

Technique: Silver albumen photograph on cardboard ( cabinet card )
Dimensions: approx. 16.5 × 10.8 cm
Condition: Excellent; minimal signs of use
Origin: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

The studio C. Jessen & Co. was known as “Artists and Photographers”—a designation that marks the transition from craft to artistic expression.
The high quality of paper, print and composition makes this portrait a favorite with collectors of American Gilded Age photography.