Untitled (Portrait of Three Children) 1852

"Untitled (Portrait of Three Children)" is a daguerreotype, a photographic process invented in 1839, created by the American photographers Southworth & Hawes in 1852. The photograph depicts three children posed formally in an oval format. The image is a classic example of the early portraiture of the daguerreotype era, showcasing the detailed capturing of facial features and clothing textures. This daguerreotype, now residing at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the domestic life of a 19th-century family.