[E.M.Ward] 1860s

This carte de visite, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, is a portrait of the artist E. M. Ward, taken by the photography duo John and Charles Watkins in the 1860s. Ward, known for his historical and genre paintings, is captured standing in a studio setting, posed with an easel and a partially obscured painting. The image provides a glimpse into the artistic practice of the time and is a valuable record of Ward's appearance and working environment. This photograph is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.