[Joseph Nash] 1860s

This carte-de-visite portrait, a popular photographic format of the 19th century, depicts Joseph Nash, a prominent English architect and architectural draftsman. Taken by the Watkins brothers in the 1860s, the image captures Nash in a formal pose, seated and gazing off to the side. The photograph offers a glimpse into the life and appearance of a notable figure in the field of architecture, providing a valuable historical record. The small size of the photograph, typical of the carte-de-visite format, hints at its intended use as a personal memento or a tool for networking. The image is now housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.