Thomas Duncan and His Brother 1843 - 1847

"Thomas Duncan and His Brother" is a calotype photograph created by the Scottish partnership of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson between 1843 and 1847. The image portrays a candid moment between two men, possibly brothers, as they interact in a relaxed pose. The photograph is notable for its soft focus and subtle light, characteristics of the early calotype process. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this evocative example of early photographic portraiture.