Untitled [portrait of an unidentified man and woman] 1858 - 1869

This untitled portrait, created by Jeremiah Gurney between 1858 and 1869, features an unidentified man and woman. The man, seated in a chair, holds a walking stick and gazes directly at the viewer. The woman stands behind him, resting a hand on his shoulder. Gurney was a prominent photographer in the United States during the 19th century. This piece, a small-scale albumen print, is a classic example of a carte de visite, a popular format for portrait photography in the Victorian era. The work's intimate scale and formal composition highlight the subjects and their relationship.