Cicero Stephens Hawks 1862

This 1862 albumen print by Jeremiah Gurney depicts Cicero Stephens Hawks, the Episcopal Bishop of Missouri. Hawks was born in 1812 and was consecrated as bishop in 1857. The image of Hawks, seated, is set within an oval frame, creating a classic and timeless portrait. This tintype, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides a window into the life of a prominent religious figure of the 19th century.