Untitled [full length portrait of two children] 1852 - 1858

"Untitled [full length portrait of two children]" is a daguerreotype by American artist Jeremiah Gurney, dating from 1852-1858. The image features two children, a boy and a girl, posed formally in an oval format within a gilded frame. The boy sits in a chair, while the girl stands beside him, their hands clasped. The image is a fine example of early portrait photography, capturing the innocence and charm of childhood in a timeless fashion. This daguerreotype, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the history of portraiture and the artistic practices of the mid-19th century.