[Joseph Durham] 1860s

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format of the 19th century, features a portrait of Joseph Durham taken by the photographic duo John and Charles Watkins in the 1860s. The photograph depicts Durham in a seated pose, his hand resting thoughtfully on his chin. The crisp detail and careful composition of this portrait are typical of the Watkins brothers' work, demonstrating their skill in capturing a likeness with precision. The image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the life of a 19th-century individual, likely a person of some prominence.