Unidentified Photographer Collection

Post-Mortem on Pillow, Vertical, c. 1850. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Post-Mortem on Pillow, Vertical, c. 1850. Children have always been particularly cherished subjects for photography. Portraits were made to preserve the memory of their stages of growth

Young Woman in Bloomers, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Young Woman in Bloomers, c. 1855. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose, clothing, possessions

The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose, clothing

Untitled (Landscape with Dog), c. 1910. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Landscape with Dog), c. 1910

Untitled (Landscape), early 1860s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Landscape), early 1860s

Untitled (Genre scene with four women and a man), late 19th Century

Unititled, late 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Unititled, late 1850s

Untitled (Venetian Gondola), late 19th Century. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Venetian Gondola), late 19th Century

Untitled (Rocky Arcade), 19th century. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Rocky Arcade), 19th century

Untitled, c. 1915. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled, c. 1915

Untitled (Case with portraits of a man and woman and hair ornaments), c. 1870s. Creator
Untitled (Case with portraits of a man and woman and hair ornaments), c. 1870s

Untitled (Pifferari), c. 1851-1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Pifferari), c. 1851-1855. Taken to catalogue and document cultural practices, both of these photographs were intended as portraits of professions or ethnographic types rather than portraits

Untitled (Bridge with Town in Distance), 19th century. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Bridge with Town in Distance), 19th century

Untitled, c. 1870s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled, c. 1870s

Townhouse Facade, c. 1900. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Townhouse Facade, c. 1900

Two Oxen and Driver, 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Two Oxen and Driver, 1850s

Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Children have always been particularly cherished subjects for photography. Portraits were made to preserve the memory of their stages of growth

Two Men Staging a Fight in a Studio, c. 1860. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Two Men Staging a Fight in a Studio, c. 1860. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose, clothing

The Great Whirlpool, Niagara, c. 1880s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
The Great Whirlpool, Niagara, c. 1880s

Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, c. 1850s

Study of Orchids, c. 1870s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Study of Orchids, c. 1870s

Study of a Young Peasant Girl, c. 1860. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Study of a Young Peasant Girl, c. 1860. These striking portraits of working-class girls were made as ethnographic or artistic studies of types

Street in Dijon, before 1870. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Street in Dijon, before 1870

Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose

Mother and Child, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Mother and Child, c. 1855. Some of the most inventive and technically skilled practitioners in the early history of photography are as yet unidentified

Mother and Child, c. 1860. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Mother and Child, c. 1860

Courtyard with Painters, late 1860s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Courtyard with Painters, late 1860s. This photographer inventively expanded the medium to create a rare example of both early genre (everyday life) photography and documentation of artists at work

View of Rome, c. 1860. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
View of Rome, c. 1860

The Hold-Up, 1880s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
The Hold-Up, 1880s. Since the beginning of photography, objects and people have been purposefully arranged, or staged, for the camera

Child with Drum, 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Child with Drum, 1850s. For this finely toned daguerreotype, an unknown photographer skillfully manipulated a bulky camera into a low vantagepoint, ensured even lighting

Child Standing on a Chair Holding Flowers, with Mother, c. 1855. Until the mid-1850s the daguerreotype process was the method preferred by the commercial photographers willing to meet

Boy with Cigar, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Boy with Cigar, c.1855

Doorway Through an Inner Enclosure, Angkor Wat, Cambodia, c. 1880

Durham Cathedral, 1858. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Durham Cathedral, 1858

Panorama dalla Cupola di S. Pietro, Rome, c. 1860s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Panorama dalla Cupola di S. Pietro, Rome, c. 1860s

Black Horseman in Front of a Doorway, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Black Horseman in Front of a Doorway, c. 1855. The genre of equestrian portraiture dates back to classical antiquity, but translating it to photography was tricky because of the long exposures

Allegorical Study of a Woman, late 1850s. Creator: Harrison(?) (American)
Allegorical Study of a Woman, late 1850s

Artist with His Palette and Brushes, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Artist with His Palette and Brushes, c. 1850s. This unidentified photographer created a disarmingly personal portrait of a painter holding the tools of his craft

Panorama dalla Cupola dis Pietro Rome 1860s
Panorama dalla Cupola di S. Pietro, Rome, c. 1860s. Unidentified Photographer. Albumen print from collodion negative; image: 19.6 x 25.7 cm (7 11/16 x 10 1/8 in.); paper

Doorway Inner Enclosure Angkor Wat Cambodia 1880
Doorway Through an Inner Enclosure, Angkor Wat, Cambodia, c. 1880. Unidentified Photographer. Albumen print; image: 26.6 x 20.4 cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.); paper: 26.6 x 20.4 cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)

Incline Morris Essex Canal Newark New Jersey
Incline on the Morris and Essex Canal, Newark, New Jersey, c. 1870. Unidentified Photographer. Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 24.6 x 19.2 cm (9 11/16 x 7 9/16 in.); mounted

Statue Youth Large Hat John R Johnston album
Statue of a Youth in Large Hat (from a John R. Johnston album), before 1857. Unidentified Photographer. Salted paper print from wet collodion negative; overall

Boy Cigar 1855 Unidentified Photographer Daguerreotype
Boy with Cigar, c.1855. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, tinted, sixth plate; image: 8.3 x 7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.); case: 9.3 x 8 cm (3 11/16 x 3 1/8 in.); matted: 61 x 48.3 cm (24 x 19 in.)

Hold-Up 1880s Unidentified Photographer Tintype
The Hold-Up, 1880s. Unidentified Photographer. Tintype, whole plate; overall: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.); matted: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.)

Unititled late 1850s Unidentified Photographer
Unititled, late 1850s. Unidentified Photographer. Tintype; image: 5.9 x 4 cm (2 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.); matted: 61 x 48.3 cm (24 x 19 in.)

Young Woman Bloomers 1855 Unidentified Photographer
Young Woman in Bloomers, c. 1855. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, tinted and gilted highlights, half plate; image: 14 x 10.8 cm (5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.); case

Untitled 1870s Unidentified Photographer Albumen print
Untitled, c. 1870s. Unidentified Photographer. Albumen print from wet collodion negative, hand colored; overall: 40.2 x 52.2 cm (15 13/16 x 20 9/16 in.)

Portrait Man Leaning Away Camera late 1840s Unidentified Photographer
Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Unidentified Photographer. Daguerreotype, quarter plate; image: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.); case

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"Unidentified Photographer: Capturing Timeless Moments in History" Step into the past with these captivating photographs, each one a glimpse into a different era. From the haunting "Post-Mortem on Pillow" to the intriguing "Young Woman in Bloomers, " these images were all captured by an unknown artist who remains shrouded in mystery. In the cusp of 1850, we find ourselves immersed in "The Music Teacher and His Wife, " a vertical composition that exudes elegance and grace. The photographer's ability to capture such intimate moments is truly remarkable, leaving us yearning for more information about their identity. Moving forward to the early 1860s, we are transported to an untitled landscape that showcases nature's beauty at its finest. With every brushstroke of light and shadow, this unidentified photographer paints a picture worth cherishing for generations to come. As time progresses towards the late 19th century, we encounter various scenes that evoke curiosity and wonderment. In "Genre scene with four women and a man, " we witness a slice of life from another era, while "Venetian Gondola" takes us on a romantic journey through picturesque waterways. The enigmatic creator continues their artistic exploration with "Rocky Arcade, " capturing architectural marvels from the 19th century. Their keen eye for detail transports us back in time as if we were standing right there alongside them. Fast forward to c. 1915, where an untitled photograph leaves us pondering its story. The absence of context only adds to its allure, allowing our imagination free reign as we try to decipher its hidden narrative. Delving deeper into history during the late 1870s brings forth an untitled piece featuring portraits adorned with hair ornaments—a testament to both fashion trends and personal sentimentality during those times. Finally, our journey concludes with "Pifferari, " taken between 1851-1855.