Lord Gray c. 19th century

"Lord Gray" is a 19th-century carte de visite photograph by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, a pioneer of the photographic portrait. The image features a seated portrait of Lord Gray, an influential British politician, in a formal setting. Disdéri's work was known for its clarity and technical precision, popularizing this format for capturing portraits of individuals and families. This particular image, showcasing a prominent figure, exemplifies the genre's impact on documenting the lives of prominent figures during the Victorian era.