Prof. Fraser, Rev. Welsh, Rev. Hamilton, and Three Other Men 1843 - 1847

"Prof. Fraser, Rev. Welsh, Rev. Hamilton, and Three Other Men" is a calotype photograph taken by the Scottish photographic partnership Hill and Adamson in 1843-1847. The image depicts six men, including the titular figures, posed informally in a studio setting. The photograph's sharp detail and the use of natural light exemplify the aesthetic of the early photographic movement known as calotype, a pioneering technique for capturing images on paper. This work is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it serves as a testament to the technical and artistic achievements of early photography.