Josiah Johnson Hawes Collection

Untitled (Rev. Daniel Sharp, Congregationalist Preacher), 1850. [American clergyman Daniel Sharp was pastor of the Charles Street Baptist Church in Boston, Massachusetts]. Daguerreotype

Untitled (Boston Customs House), 1850. Creators: Albert Sands Southworth
Untitled (Boston Customs House), 1850. [Facade of Custom House in Boston, Massachusetts]. Daguerreotype

Untitled (Self-Portrait of Josiah Johnson Hawes), 1865. Creators: Albert Sands Southworth
Untitled (Self-Portrait of Josiah Johnson Hawes), 1865. Albumen print, carte-de-visite

Untitled (Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts), 1850. [Grave of Amos Binney MD, co-founder of the Boston Society of Natural History]. Daguerreotype

Untitled (A Woman in Bonnet and Shawl, with her Seated Son), c. 1850. Daguerreotype

The Letter, c. 1850. Creators: Albert Sands Southworth, Josiah Johnson Hawes
The Letter, c. 1850

Portrait of a Boy, 1853-1855. Creators: Albert Sands Southworth, Josiah Johnson Hawes
Portrait of a Boy, 1853-1855

Boston Doctors, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
Boston Doctors, ca. 1850

Young Man in Three-piece Suit and Bow Tie, 1850s. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Young Man in Three-piece Suit and Bow Tie, 1850s

Albert Sands Southworth, ca. 1845-50. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Albert Sands Southworth, ca. 1845-50

Young Woman with Hair Styled in Two Buns, 1850s. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Young Woman with Hair Styled in Two Buns, 1850s

Augusta Hawes at Four Years Old, 1850s. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Augusta Hawes at Four Years Old, 1850s

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s

Sculpture Gallery, Boston Athenaeum, ca. 1855. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Sculpture Gallery, Boston Athenaeum, ca. 1855

Lemuel Shaw, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
Lemuel Shaw, ca. 1850

William Henry Harrison, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
William Henry Harrison, ca. 1850

Dr. John Collins Warren, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Dr. John Collins Warren, ca. 1850

Commodore Charles Morris, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Commodore Charles Morris, ca. 1850

Girl with Portrait of George Washington, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Girl with Portrait of George Washington, ca. 1850

William Lloyd Garrison, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
William Lloyd Garrison, ca. 1850

Woman in Black Taffeta Dress and Lace Shawl, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Woman in Black Taffeta Dress and Lace Shawl, ca. 1850

Donald McKay, ca. 1850-55. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
Donald McKay, ca. 1850-55

Boston Lawyers or Clergymen (?), ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes
Boston Lawyers or Clergymen (?), ca. 1850

Daniel Webster, ca. 1850. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
Daniel Webster, ca. 1850

A Bride and Her Bridesmaids, 1851 or later. Creator: Josiah Johnson Hawes (American
A Bride and Her Bridesmaids, 1851 or later. Southworth, a druggist, and Hawes, a carpenter and self-taught painter, operated a daguerreotype studio together in Boston that served the citys elite

Bride Bridesmaids 1851 later Josiah Johnson Hawes
A Bride and Her Bridesmaids, 1851 or later. Josiah Johnson Hawes (American, 1808-1901), Albert Sands Southworth (American, 1811-1894)

John Quincy Adams ca 1850 Daguerreotype 12. 0 x 9. 0 cm
Artokoloro

Harriet Beecher Stowe 1850s Daguerreotype 10. 8 x 8. 3 cm
Artokoloro

Josiah Johnson Hawes (American, 1808 - 1901), Boston Common Snow Scene, 1850s, salted paper print

Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes, Child, American, 1811 - 1894, 1850s, daguerreotype

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Josiah Johnson Hawes: Capturing the Essence of a Changing America Step into the world of Josiah Johnson Hawes, a renowned American photographer whose lens captured the essence of an evolving nation. From his early works alongside Albert Sands Southworth to his solo endeavors, Hawes left an indelible mark on the art of portraiture. In "Profile Portrait of a Young Susan B. Anthony, " circa 1850, we witness the youthful determination that would later propel Anthony to become one of history's most prominent suffragettes. The delicate details and soft lighting reveal Hawes' mastery in capturing both vulnerability and strength. Moving forward, "Untitled (Rev. Daniel Sharp, Congregationalist Preacher)" from 1850 showcases Hawes' ability to immortalize influential figures within their respective fields. With sharp focus and impeccable composition, he elevates Reverend Sharp's presence as a spiritual leader through this captivating portrait. Hawes continued to document significant individuals with "Untitled (Erastus Hopkins, Free Soiler)" in 1852. This image captures Hopkins' unwavering commitment to political reform during a time when tensions ran high over slavery issues—a testament to both subject and artist. Yet it was not only people who fascinated Hawes; architecture also held its allure for him. In "Untitled (Boston Customs House), " created in 1850 alongside Southworth, intricate details are brought forth by their expert use of light and shadow—transforming bricks and mortar into poetry frozen in time. While collaborating with Southworth yielded remarkable results, it was through his self-portrait titled "Untitled (Self-Portrait of Josiah Johnson Hawes)" in 1865 that we catch a glimpse into the soul behind the camera lens. His piercing gaze reflects years spent perfecting his craft while revealing an artist dedicated to preserving moments for posterity. Beyond portraits lay landscapes like "Untitled (Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts)" from 1850.