Untitled (Portrait of a Man)
Artist
Jesse H. Whitehurst
(American, 1820-1875)
CultureAmerican
MediumDaguerreotype
Dimensions6 × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 cm)
Markings“WHITEHURST” stamped in brass mat directly below image.
Credit LineGift of Christina and George Kemp
Object number2018.43.72
Not on view
DescriptionYoung gentleman wearing a dark coat with white shirt and black tie. He rests his left hand on a table placed beside him, folded drape in background – half-length portrait. A soft focus image. Delicate tinting to the subject’s face. Full leather case, Scroll with Gold Leaves design with a beautiful royal blue velvet cushion. Half plate.