J. Arthur Beebe 1869

anonymous

aged paper

homemade paper

paper non-digital material

paperlike

sketch book

paper texture

personal sketchbook

folded paper

thick font

paper medium

This is a photographic portrait of J. Arthur Beebe, dated 1869. The image features two portraits of Beebe, one in his youth and one in adulthood. Both portraits were likely taken by an anonymous photographer. This is a portrait of an individual that showcases a snapshot of their appearance at a specific time in their life. This genre of portrait photography was extremely popular in the 19th century, documenting the changing appearance and lifestyle of individuals.