Untitled (Young Man) 1850 - 1890

This daguerreotype, titled "Untitled (Young Man)", is a portrait of an unidentified man, likely from the mid-19th century. The image, framed in a gilded oval, captures a young man in formal attire, possibly a suit, with a crisp white shirt and a dark bow tie. The crisp detail and pose suggest a formal sitting, a common practice in the era of daguerreotypes. The daguerreotype is a small, intricate photographic format popular during the mid-19th century, known for its detail and unique silver-toned surface. This piece, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the lives of everyday people in the past.