[Thomas Landseer] 1860s

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format of the 19th century, depicts Thomas Landseer, taken by the photographic studio of John and Charles Watkins in the 1860s. The image shows Landseer, likely a well-known figure in his time, posed formally in a studio setting. His attire and the photograph’s overall tone suggest a sense of formality, common in portraiture of this era. The photograph is a testament to the increasing accessibility of photography as a means of documenting individuals and capturing their likeness. [Thomas Landseer], [John and Charles Watkins], Carte de Visite, 1860s.