Prof. Fraser, Rev. Welsh, Rev. Hamilton, and Three Other Men 1843 - 1847

This calotype photograph, taken by the Scottish partnership of Hill and Adamson between 1843 and 1847, captures a group portrait of six men. The men are formally dressed in suits, standing and sitting in a posed arrangement, creating a sense of formality and social hierarchy. The use of natural light in the studio creates a soft, even illumination on the subjects, enhancing the detail in their features. Hill and Adamson were pioneers of the calotype process, contributing significantly to the development of photography as an artistic medium in the mid-19th century.