Portraits are among the most popular motifs in photography and painting and still possess their own charm and significance. No other representation in art brings out the facial expressions and gestures, as well as the personality of individual people better than the portrait. In all cultural circles and in the most diverse epochs of human history, artists have been intensively occupied with the depiction of famous and extraordinary personalities. Thus, the most diverse people in history since the beginning of photography were captured by them.

The category Old Photography Portraits contains works of famous, as well as lesser-known photographers who photographed various personalities. So you can find, among other things, old photographs of magnificent ladies in splendid dresses, authentic natives, as well as impressive gentlemen in power-filled poses. A wide variety of photographers were at work, including artists from England, Germany, France and many other nations. Especially works from the 19th century captivate with their rustic charm and their simple effect in black and white. Various impressions are created, which on the one hand live from the pure portrait photography, on the other hand show exciting and unique sceneries in the background. The moods created in this way decorate every environment and create a unique atmosphere of decades long past. Whether Anthony Ashley Cooper, the King of Serbia or the portrait of a first lieutenant, every single work captivates through its pure authenticity. In addition to individuals, there are also numerous portraits of entire groups in various scenes and settings. Whether entire families, a mother with her children, or close allies, each of these old group photographs also possesses a character all its own and exudes the fascination of photography. Thus, the works of the category Old Photography Portraits offer a unique insight into times long past and take the viewer into different cultures.