Charles Dickens 1867

This 1867 portrait of Charles Dickens, a renowned English writer, was created by J. Gurney & Son. The photograph, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures Dickens seated in an armchair with a thoughtful expression. The image is framed in an oval, a popular style during the Victorian era, which enhances the formal and dignified tone of the portrait. The work exemplifies the tradition of photographic portraiture as a means to capture the likeness and personality of prominent figures.