[James Francis Danby] 1860s

This carte-de-visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, is a portrait of James Francis Danby, an Irish-born landscape painter, taken by John and Charles Watkins in the 1860s. The photograph captures Danby's distinguished appearance, with his thick beard and receding hairline, offering a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the art world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this small but significant photographic piece.