Untitled [portrait of an unidentified woman] 1858 - 1869

This untitled portrait of an unidentified woman, taken by Jeremiah Gurney between 1858 and 1869, is a classic example of a carte de visite. Gurney, a well-known photographer in the mid-19th century, captured the woman in a simple pose, her gaze directed slightly to the right, wearing a fashionable gown with a full skirt. The image's small size and simple composition were typical of the cartes de visite format, which was popular for sharing portraits with friends and family. The image is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.