[Man] 1843 - 1847

“[Man]” is a calotype photograph by the Scottish duo Hill and Adamson taken between 1843 and 1847. The duo were pioneers of early photography who experimented with the calotype process, creating detailed and nuanced portraits of their contemporaries. The image, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, captures an unidentified man in a seated pose, showcasing the meticulous detail and tonal range achievable with the calotype process.