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 number2018.43.10
Not on view
DescriptionYoung gentleman wearing a dark suit and white shirt – close up portrait. Sixth plate. Full leather case with Bird, Grapes and Flowers design. Whitehurst’s spread eagle motif listing six gallery locations embossed on velvet cushion. Original spine of the case is intact.