Dr. Monro 1843 - 1847

"Dr. Monro," a calotype portrait taken by Hill and Adamson between 1843 and 1847, depicts the physician with a thoughtful expression as he holds a book. This early photographic portrait, a testament to the burgeoning art of photography, captures the sitter in a natural pose, emphasizing realism and the ability of the medium to document individuals in their everyday lives. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this calotype is a significant example of the evolving photographic portraiture of the mid-19th century.