Mr. Brodie, RSA, August 25, 1845, Sculptor, Lived in Cornwell St. 1845

"Mr. Brodie, RSA" is a calotype portrait by David Octavius Hill, taken in 1845. The photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts Mr. Brodie, a sculptor, in a seated pose, his gaze directed slightly to the left of the viewer. The image, rendered in tones of brown and white, is a testament to Hill's pioneering work in early photography. Calotype, a negative-positive process, produced detailed images with a soft, atmospheric quality. This portrait, with its careful attention to detail and realistic depiction of its subject, highlights the artistic potential of the new medium.