Untitled (Portrait of a Man)
Artist
Jesse H. Whitehurst
(American, 1820-1875)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1850-1859
MediumDaguerreotype
Dimensions3 3/4 × 3 1/4 in. (9.5 × 8.3 cm)
Markings“WHITEHURST” stamped in brass mat at lower right.
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2018.43.6
Not on view
DescriptionYoung gentleman wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie – half-length portrait. Tinting to subject's face. Sixth plate. Fine full leather case with Whitehurst’s spread eagle motif listing six gallery locations embossed on velvet cushion.