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Art Institute of Chicago

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Mathew B. Brady — Untitled (Portrait of Two Girls)

Mathew B. Brady

Untitled (Portrait of Two Girls)

1861

Daguerreotype's unique ability to preserve fleeting childhood is evident in Brady's tender double portrait, showcasing the medium's documentary and artistic potential.

Medium
Daguerreotype

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