[Miss Macrae of Inverinate, Wife of Horatio Ross] 1858

This 1858 portrait, *[Miss Macrae of Inverinate, Wife of Horatio Ross]*, is a poignant example of a calotype photograph by the artist Horatio Ross. The image depicts his wife, Miss Macrae of Inverinate, seated in a chair and holding a small, dark object in her lap. The soft focus and muted tones characteristic of calotypes create a sense of intimacy and melancholy, drawing the viewer into the subject's world. The composition's oval frame further emphasizes the personal nature of the photograph, suggesting a private and tender moment captured in time.