[Arthur Sketchley] 1860s

"[Arthur Sketchley]" is a carte de visite, a type of small photograph popular in the 19th century, taken by the photographic duo John and Charles Watkins in the 1860s. This portrait captures the likeness of Arthur Sketchley, a popular comedian and writer of the time. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the detail and realism achievable through the photographic process of the period. The photograph's small size reflects its intended use as a collectible or personal memento.