[Man] 1843 - 1847

This calotype portrait, titled "[Man]," was created by the Scottish photographic partnership Hill and Adamson between 1843 and 1847. The photograph captures a man in profile, seated and resting his hand on a large, bound volume. Hill and Adamson's work is renowned for its sharp detail and naturalism, evident in the subtle textures and expressions of the sitter. This image exemplifies the artistic potential of early photography and its ability to capture the human form with precision. The calotype process, invented by William Henry Fox Talbot, involved using paper negatives to create prints. This particular work can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.