[Man] 1843 - 1847

This calotype portrait, taken by the Scottish photographic partnership Hill and Adamson in the mid-19th century, showcases the detail and clarity achieved in early photography. The subject, a man dressed in formal attire, is captured with a level of realism that foreshadows the future of the medium. The image, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a reminder of the artistry and technical prowess of photography's pioneers.