Untitled [portrait of an unidentified woman] 1858 - 1869

This is a carte de visite portrait of an unidentified woman, created between 1858 and 1869 by Jeremiah Gurney. The image is a classic example of 19th-century portraiture, with the subject posed against a simple background, her gaze directed directly at the viewer. The small size of the print, typical of the carte de visite format, was popular for sharing personal portraits with friends and family. This particular work is part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.