[Man] 1843 - 1847

This calotype portrait, titled "[Man]," was created by the photographic partnership Hill and Adamson in 1843-1847. The image showcases the sharp detail and tonal range possible with the calotype process, a precursor to modern photography. The sitter is posed in a relaxed, almost casual manner, lending an air of intimacy to the image. This intimate portrait, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the early photographic portraiture of the mid-19th century, which sought to capture both likeness and personality.