Eduard Gustav Radermacher

Eduard Gustav Radermacher (1839-1908) was a Dutch photographer who was born in Düsseldorf and died in Rotterdam. This image is a studio portrait of Radermacher, likely taken by a colleague as part of a personal collection of portraits of photographers. The studio portrait genre was popular during the late 19th century, and photographers often used it to present themselves to their clients and colleagues. Radermacher's portrait shows him in a formal pose and clothing, conveying his professional status and the importance of his work.