[Still-Life with Cockatoo, Ornamental Ball, Lace, Statuette] 1850s

"Still-Life with Cockatoo, Ornamental Ball, Lace, Statuette" is a stereoscopic daguerreotype by T. R. Williams, dating from the 1850s. The image depicts a cockatoo perched on a pedestal with various objects surrounding it, including a caged bird and a decorative ball. The two images create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope, providing the viewer with a sense of depth and realism. The daguerreotype, a form of early photography, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. This piece exemplifies the early use of photography as a medium for capturing still life and natural history subjects.