Untitled [portrait of a boy seated in the 'Gurney chair'] 1852 - 1857

"Untitled [portrait of a boy seated in the 'Gurney chair']" is a daguerreotype created by Jeremiah Gurney between 1852 and 1857. This intimate portrait captures a young boy, possibly a member of the Gurney family, seated in a chair. The daguerreotype's small size and delicate details highlight the artistry of this 19th-century photographic process. The image, housed in a decorative velvet-lined case, showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of Gurney, a renowned daguerreotypist, whose work often explored themes of family and identity. This daguerreotype, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the lives of a family during the mid-19th century.