Charles Hay Cameron 1864

This 1864 portrait of Charles Hay Cameron, taken by British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, shows the sitter in profile, his long white hair and beard prominent in the image. Cameron is known for her innovative use of soft focus and dramatic lighting in her portraits. The photo is an example of the Pictorialist style, which emerged in the late 19th century and favored artistic expression in photography. The work is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.