Untitled (Portrait of a Man) 1854 - 1883

"Untitled (Portrait of a Man)" is a daguerreotype created by Isaac Rehn between 1854 and 1883. The image, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, captures a man in a formal pose, his gaze directed at the viewer. The daguerreotype's small size, measuring just 8.3 × 7 cm, highlights the intimacy and precision of this early photographic process. This type of portrait was popular in the mid-19th century, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people.