Rev. Dr. Andrew Sutherland 1843 - 1847

This calotype photograph, taken by the Scottish partnership Hill and Adamson, depicts Rev. Dr. Andrew Sutherland, a prominent minister in Edinburgh. Created between 1843 and 1847, the image showcases the detail and clarity achievable with this early photographic process. Sutherland's contemplative expression and the inclusion of a book highlight his intellectual pursuits and scholarly work, placing him within the broader context of Victorian portraiture. The photograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.