[Unknown Subject] 1860s

This 1860s portrait by George Gardner Rockwood captures the likeness of an unknown subject. The crisp detail in the subject's face and the subtle light and shadow play, characteristic of Rockwood's style, give this small-format, or carte de visite, photograph a sense of immediacy and intimacy. This is a fine example of the early daguerreotype, the first photographic process to capture images permanently.