Black and white full-length studio portrait of Ferdinand Kejeljan. Ink inscription on recto, 'Mr. Kegeljahn'. Printed inscription on recto, 'Ghemar Freres Photographes du Roi, Bruxelles'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Atelier de Photographie. Ghemar Freres, Photographes du Roi. 27, rue de l'Ecuyer, entree par la porte cochere Bruxelles'. Ferdinand Kegeljan (c.1822-1910) was President of the Royal Horticultural Society in Namur, Belgium. He was a much respected philantropist and took a prominant part in Belgian horticultural affairs. He was celebrated for his culture of Gloxinias.. Ferdinand Kegeljan (c.1822-1910) was President of the Royal Horticultural Society in Namur, Belgium. He was a much respected philantropist and took a prominant part in Belgian horticultural affairs. He was celebrated for his culture of Gloxinias.