Untitled [portrait of an unidentified girl acrobat] 1869 - 1874

This carte de visite photograph, "Untitled [portrait of an unidentified girl acrobat]," was taken by Jeremiah Gurney between 1869 and 1874. The image features a young girl, likely an acrobat, striking a confident pose while perched on a chair. Gurney, a prominent photographer, captured the girl's youthful energy and the details of her ornate costume. The portrait is a small, intimate depiction of a performer, showcasing the popular form of the carte de visite, a small photograph format used to exchange portraits during the 19th century. It is now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection.