Untitled [portrait of two unidentified boy acrobats] 1869 - 1874

This carte de visite photograph by Jeremiah Gurney, taken between 1869 and 1874, depicts two young boys, likely acrobats, in performance attire. The boys stand in a studio setting, with the left boy leaning against a drapery while the right boy poses with a hand on his hip. Gurney was a noted photographer who specialized in portraits of performers, capturing the essence of their personalities and skills. This intimate portrait offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century entertainment and the lives of these young performers.