The Earl of Derby 1860s

"The Earl of Derby" is a carte de visite portrait created by renowned photographer John Jabez Edwin Mayall in the 1860s. The photograph depicts the Earl seated in a chair, his gaze directed slightly to the left. The composition is simple, emphasizing the Earl's presence and formality. The image, now part of the The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, showcases Mayall's mastery of capturing detail and subtle expressions, a hallmark of his successful career in Victorian era portraiture.