Untitled (Portrait of a Girl)
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 directly below image.
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2018.43.22
Not on view
DescriptionBeautiful young woman wearing a patterned dress with large sleeves and a white collar. She rests her left forearm on the table next to her. Delicate tinting to subject's face. Sixth plate. Fine full leather case, Bird with Grapes design with Whitehurst’s spread eagle motif listing six gallery locations embossed on velvet cushion. Case has its original spine intact.