Dr. Jabez Bunting 1843 - 1847

"Dr. Jabez Bunting" is a calotype portrait by the Scottish photography duo Hill and Adamson. Created between 1843 and 1847, the image depicts Dr. Bunting, a prominent Methodist minister, in a seated pose, his hand resting on a book. Hill and Adamson were pioneers of the calotype process, producing some of the earliest and most influential photographic portraits, making this a significant work in the history of photography. The image is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.