[Man, Full-length] 1843 - 1847

This calotype photograph, taken by the partnership of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson between 1843 and 1847, depicts an unidentified man in a full-length portrait. The image showcases the duo's mastery of the calotype process, a photographic technique developed by William Henry Fox Talbot. The subject's relaxed posture and the soft lighting create a sense of intimacy, highlighting the artistic potential of early photography. This work, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the pioneering spirit of Hill and Adamson, who played a crucial role in establishing photography as a legitimate art form.