[Double Plate: Two Men with Sideburns] 1850s

John Adams Whipple's 1850s daguerreotype portrait, "[Double Plate: Two Men with Sideburns]", showcases two men with sideburns, each in a formal pose within an oval frame. This double-plate daguerreotype was a popular format in the mid-19th century, allowing for the capturing of two distinct subjects within a single case. The crisp details and the intimate scale of the work reflect the technical advancements and artistic sensibilities of the time, revealing a snapshot of fashion and portraiture in the 1850s. The work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.