The Misses McCandlish 1843 - 1847

"The Misses McCandlish" is a calotype photograph created by the Scottish partnership of Hill and Adamson between 1843 and 1847. The image depicts two young women, likely sisters, in a tender embrace. The soft focus and warm tones of the calotype process, characteristic of early photography, lend a sense of intimacy and vulnerability to the scene. This work showcases the emerging artistic potential of photography, capturing a naturalistic moment with a degree of sensitivity that would become a hallmark of the medium. The image is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.