Study for the Disruption Picture: Signing of the Deed of Demission 1843

"Study for the Disruption Picture: Signing of the Deed of Demission" is a calotype photograph created by the Scottish duo Hill and Adamson in 1843. The photograph depicts a group of men gathered around a table, likely signing a document, a pivotal moment in the "Disruption" of the Church of Scotland, a major religious event in 19th-century Scotland. The use of natural light and the sharp detail characteristic of calotype photography illuminate the scene, capturing the solemnity of the occasion. This study, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a testament to Hill and Adamson's pioneering role in photographic portraiture.