Ukjent ung mann med studenterlue - noe som forteller at han har bestått eksamen. Fotografen er Ludwik Szacinski de Ravics, født i Polen, trolig fotografert i Christiania. Om fotografen, ref. Nasjonalbiblioteket: "Født i Suwalki i Polen 16.04.1844, død på Ormøen ved Christiania 08.07.1894. Sønn av Felix S. død R. (1815-83), gift 9.9.1871 med Hulda Hansen (d. 4.2.1922), norsk statsborger 1882. Deltok i en oppstand i Polen i 1863 og måtte flykte derfra. Lærte fotografering i Frankrike, drog så til Sverige (det hersker litt usikkerhet om reiseruten) og kom til Norge i 1865, hvor han til å begynne med var omreisende fotograf. Fikk i 1869 eget atelier i Raadhusgd. 11, fra 1870 "Ved Torvet 4", Karl Johans Gd.4, hvor han ble værende. Til å begynne med signerte han bildene med "Photographie Szacinski Polonaise", i 1870 med "Fotografisk Atelier L. Szacinski et Comp.", i 1871 med "Fotografisk Atelier et Institut L. Szacinski", deretter bare "L. Szacinski". Dyktig som han var ble han hurtig en av Christianias mest søkte fotografer, og mange embetsmenn "lod sig aftage" hos ham. I 1888 ble han Kgl. Hoffotograf. Medaljer og utmerkelser i Dresden og Wien 1873, Paris 1874, 76 og 78, Filadelfia 1883 og i Christiania "Eneste sølvmedaille for Fotografier" i 1883. Etter hans død ble firmaet fortsatt i Karl Johans Gd. 20 av enken, som må ha vært meget dyktig. I 1916 solgte hun forretningen til Selmer Norland, og døde 4.9.1922. En del av platesamlingen omfattende bilder av Stortingsrepresentanter ble i 1919/20 kjøpt av Stortinget. Den største delen av platesamlingen med tilhørende protokoller ble overtatt av Norsk avdeling ved Universitetsbiblioteket i Oslo ca. 1950 og er idag deponert på Oslo Bymuseum. Mesteparten er portretter, men det finnes også endel bilder av det gamle Christiania, bilder av jaktmotiver fra Østlandet og området rundt Øyeren." Han har også tatt portrett av Fridtjof Nansen, 1889.

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian. He is best known for his expeditions to the Arctic and his work on behalf of refugees during and after World War I. The Nansen Photographs tells the story of the Norwegian Arctic explorer and his ground-breaking effort to reach the North Pole in the specially-designed polar ship Fram and his later life as a diplomat. Nansen was born in 1861 and studied zoology at the University of Christiania (now called the University of Oslo). He made several expeditions to the Arctic, including a journey across Greenland on skis in 1888 and an expedition to explore the Arctic Ocean in 1893-1896. Nansen also made significant contributions to the fields of oceanography and meteorology and was a pioneer in the study of the Earth's magnetic field. Some of his most notable achievements include: Arctic exploration: Nansen made several expeditions to the Arctic, including a journey across Greenland on skis in 1888 and an expedition to explore the Arctic Ocean in 1893-1896. His expeditions helped to advance the field of polar exploration and contributed to our understanding of the Arctic environment and the people who live there. Science and research: Nansen made significant contributions to the fields of oceanography and meteorology and was a pioneer in the study of the Earth's magnetic field. He also conducted research on the biology and behavior of marine animals, including the study of whale migration patterns. Diplomacy and humanitarian work: Nansen served as a Norwegian delegate to various international conferences and negotiations, and was appointed as the League of Nations' first High Commissioner for Refugees in 1922. In this role, he worked on behalf of refugees and displaced persons following World War I, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his efforts to improve the situation of refugees and displaced persons. Later in his life, Nansen worked as a diplomat and was appointed as the League of Nations' first High Commissioner for Refugees in 1922. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his work on behalf of refugees and displaced persons. One of Nansen's main responsibilities as High Commissioner was to work with the Soviet Union to facilitate the return of prisoners of war and civilians who had been held in Russia during the war. Nansen met with Bolshevik leaders, including Vladimir Lenin, in an effort to negotiate the release of these prisoners and facilitate their return to their home countries. In addition to his work on behalf of refugees, Nansen also engaged in diplomatic efforts to improve relations between the Soviet Union and the international community. He met with Bolshevik leaders on several occasions to discuss issues of mutual concern and worked to promote cooperation and understanding between the Soviet Union and other nations. Nansen died in 1930, but his legacy as an explorer, scientist, and humanitarian continues to be recognized and celebrated around the world.