Untitled (Portrait of a Woman)
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 number2018.43.26
Not on view
DescriptionMiddle-aged woman wearing a dark dress with white collar and sleeves. She is seated by a table with fan in hand. Sixth Plate. Fine full leather case, Elaborate Star design with Whitehurst’s spread eagle motif listing six gallery locations embossed on velvet cushion. Case has a taped repaired spine.