Portret van James Buchanan before 1870

"Portret van James Buchanan" is a portrait photograph by Scottish photographer Thomas Annan, dating from before 1870. Annan was a pioneer of the calotype process, a method of photography that produced negative images on paper. The portrait depicts James Buchanan, a prominent figure of the time, in a formal pose, emphasizing his seriousness and authority. The photograph showcases Annan's skill in capturing the essence of his subject and contributing to the development of portraiture in photography.