Alonzo Potter 1862

This daguerreotype portrait, created in 1862 by Jeremiah Gurney, is a close-up view of Alonzo Potter, the Bishop of Pennsylvania. The image is striking due to the sharp detail of the sitter's face and the use of light and shadow that defines the features of the subject. The image is framed by a simple oval within a larger rectangular border. Gurney, known for his daguerreotype work, captured the Bishop's dignified presence in this small-scale portrait. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this small, but powerful portrait of a prominent figure of the 19th century.