Dr. Capadore by Hill and Adamson

daguerreotype, photography

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portrait

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daguerreotype

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photography

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historical photography

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romanticism

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portrait photography

"Dr. Capadore" is a calotype photograph taken by the Scottish photographic duo Hill and Adamson in 1843-1847. This portrait depicts a man, Dr. Capadore, seated and posed with his hand resting on a large book. This photograph is an example of the early development of portraiture in photography, showcasing the evolving technical capabilities of the calotype process. The photograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.

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