Untitled [half-length portrait of a gentleman] c. 1844 - 1852

This daguerreotype, created by Jeremiah Gurney between 1844 and 1852, depicts a man in a formal, three-piece suit. The sitter appears to be of middle-class status, indicated by his attire. The image, housed in a gilded frame and velvet-lined case, exemplifies the popular portraiture style of the mid-19th century. Daguerreotypes, with their sharp detail and silver-toned finish, captured the essence of their subjects with a unique intimacy. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts preserves this historical artifact, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives of individuals from a bygone era.