[Matthew Noble] 1860s

This is a carte de visite, a popular type of photograph from the mid-19th century. The photograph, taken by the brothers John and Charles Watkins, shows Matthew Noble, a man with a full beard and mustache, in a three-quarter profile pose. The portrait likely dates to the 1860s, a time when photography was becoming increasingly accessible. The image, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, captures the subtle detail and artistry of the early photographic process.