[Gerald Massey] 1860s

This is a carte de visite, a popular small-format photograph, taken by the photographic studio of John and Charles Watkins in the 1860s. The photograph captures a profile portrait of Gerald Massey, a prominent English poet, writer, and lecturer. The image, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the fashion and style of the Victorian era. The subject's attire, facial hair, and posture reflect the popular trends of the time.