Untitled [portrait of an unidentified young woman] 1858 - 1869

This portrait of an unidentified young woman, captured by Jeremiah Gurney, is a classic example of a Carte de Visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century. The photograph, created between 1858 and 1869, shows a young woman with her hair pulled back in a simple style, and wearing a pearl necklace. The subject, with a melancholic look, seems to gaze off-camera, adding a touch of mystery to the work. The photograph is a beautiful example of early photographic portraiture, capturing the essence of a young woman during a time of great social and technological change.