Untitled (Portrait of a Man) 1855

This daguerreotype, titled "Untitled (Portrait of a Man)," was created in 1855 by an unknown artist. It is a small, intimate portrait of a man in formal attire. The subject is captured in a simple, direct style, and the image has a melancholic tone. The daguerreotype, housed in a gold-toned frame with a decorative border, showcases the meticulous detail and craftsmanship that was characteristic of early photographic techniques. The portrait is now part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.