Revel 1869 - 1874

"Revel," an 1869-1874 photograph by Jeremiah Gurney, portrays a woman in a delicate lace veil, her gaze directed slightly off-camera. The portrait, crafted in the popular stereoscopic format, creates a three-dimensional effect and draws the viewer into the intimate moment. Gurney, a prominent photographer of the late 19th century, captured this subject with a soft focus, highlighting the intricate details of the lace and the woman's jewelry. The image, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the refined aesthetic of Victorian portraiture.