Untitled (Portrait of a Man) c. 1839 - 1860

This daguerreotype, "Untitled (Portrait of a Man)," was created by an anonymous artist between 1839 and 1860. The image captures a man in a formal portrait, with a sharp focus on his face and a slight smile. The use of the daguerreotype process, which involves capturing an image on a silver-plated copper sheet, results in a unique, detailed, and often haunting portrait of the subject. This early photographic process adds historical context to the piece, showcasing the advancements of photography in the mid-19th century.