Dr. Inglis, Halifax 1843 - 1847

"Dr. Inglis, Halifax" is a calotype portrait by the Scottish photographic partnership Hill and Adamson. Taken between 1843 and 1847, the photograph depicts Dr. Inglis in profile, seated in a chair. The image demonstrates the duo's mastery of the calotype process, which was a pioneering method for producing photographic prints. The work is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The image is a significant example of early photography in the 19th century, demonstrating the power of the medium to capture realistic likenesses.