Real photo postcard publicity-style portrait captioned “JAKOB NACKEN.” The image shows a very tall performer posed beside a smaller man to emphasize height contrast.


The tall figure wears light-colored clothing and stands with one arm extended horizontally, while a smaller man in a vest and dark trousers stands at his side. The backdrop is plain and studio-lit, with both figures shown full length. The smaller figure’s posture and placement accentuate the difference in scale. A dark ground line and shadowing at the feet anchor the figures to the studio floor.


The front bears the printed text: “JAKOB NACKEN.”. The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with divided back and address lines.