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Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894) — Untitled (Portrait of a Man)

Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894)

Untitled (Portrait of a Man)

1847

Representing the golden age of daguerreotype portraiture, this image reveals Southworth's exceptional ability to capture both physical presence and psychological depth through careful lighting and positioning.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894), Untitled (Portrait of a Man), 1847

Representing the golden age of daguerreotype portraiture, this image reveals Southworth's exceptional ability to capture both physical presence and psychological depth through careful lighting and positioning.

Medium
Daguerreotype
Year
1847
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, American, Photograph, Early Photography, Historical, Man, Portrait, Daguerreotype, Formal

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