John and Clara's First Home c. 1900

"John and Clara's First Home" is a cyanotype photograph by Agnes Winterbottom Cooney, created around 1900. The image depicts a two-story farmhouse with a wraparound porch, set against a backdrop of bare trees and a grassy lawn. The photograph, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Cooney's skill in capturing the essence of domestic life through a unique photographic process. The cyanotype's blue tones give the image a distinct ethereal quality, making it a fascinating example of turn-of-the-century photographic art.