Rev. Thomas Jollie, Bowden 1843 - 1847

This is a calotype portrait of Rev. Thomas Jollie, taken by the Scottish photographers Hill and Adamson in 1843-1847. The image showcases the sharp detail and high contrast characteristic of the calotype process, a photographic technique developed by William Henry Fox Talbot in the 1830s. The portrait captures Jollie’s stern visage and posture, emphasizing his authoritative presence. The image is part of the renowned Hill and Adamson collection of portraits, which documented the lives of prominent individuals of the time. The calotype's unique aesthetic, its emphasis on detail and tonal contrasts, distinguishes it from other photographic processes of the era.