[Rev. Spirson?] 1860s

This is a carte de visite portrait of an unidentified man, likely a Reverend, from the 1860s by the photographer Richard Smith. The image was taken in Smith’s studio at 30 Ludgate Hill, London. The subject is seated with his elbow resting on a table, gazing slightly off to the side. The subject’s posture and attire suggest a formal and dignified individual, and the simple composition of the portrait creates a sense of intimacy and focus on the subject’s face.