R.F. Thayer c. 1900

"R.F. Thayer" is a cyanotype photograph by Agnes Winterbottom Cooney, a prominent American photographer who lived from 1878 to 1940. Created around 1900, this intimate portrait captures a family in front of their home, showcasing the burgeoning popularity of the cyanotype process in the late 19th century. The blue tone, characteristic of the cyanotype, adds a nostalgic and ethereal quality to the image, emphasizing the familial bond and the simple beauty of everyday life.