Untitled [portrait of an unidentified seated woman] 1858 - 1869

This 19th-century carte de visite by Jeremiah Gurney, a noted photographer of the period, captures a seated, unidentified woman. The subject is dressed in a dark, long-sleeved gown and appears to be holding a piece of fabric in her lap. The portrait is a testament to Gurney's skillful use of light and shadow, which creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. Gurney's work often focused on portraiture and captured the essence of his subjects with a keen eye for detail.