Untitled [portrait of a young boy and girl] 1852 - 1858

"Untitled [portrait of a young boy and girl]" is a daguerreotype, a photographic process invented in the 19th century, created between 1852 and 1858 by Jeremiah Gurney. The image shows a young boy and girl formally posed, showcasing the typical somber expressions found in early photographic portraits. The image is housed in a small, ornate case, adding to the formality of the portrait. This daguerreotype, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a valuable historical document capturing the life of children in the mid-19th century.