Untitled [portrait of two gentleman] 1852 - 1858

This daguerreotype, taken by Jeremiah Gurney in the mid-19th century, captures the formal portraits of two men. The men are dressed in contemporary clothing, standing side-by-side in a studio setting. The image, which is framed in a gold oval, showcases the sharp detail and crisp lines characteristic of the daguerreotype process, a popular photographic technique of the time. This intimate portrait, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides a glimpse into the lives of individuals in 19th-century America.