Purdy Frear Collection

Portrait of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), 1870s

Portrait of Burt Green Wilder (1841-1925), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Burt Green Wilder (1841-1925), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Lucien Augustus Wait (1846-1913), 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Lucien Augustus Wait (1846-1913), 1870s

Portrait of Bayard Taylor (1825-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Bayard Taylor (1825-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of F. H. Potter, Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of F. H. Potter, Circa 1870s

Portrait of Frederic Louis Otto Roehrig (1819-1908), March 6, 1873

Portrait of James Russell Lowell (1819-1891), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of James Russell Lowell (1819-1891), Circa 1870s

Portrait of James Law (1838-1921), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of James Law (1838-1921), Circa 1870s

Portrait of John Stanton Gould (1810-1874), Before 1874. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of John Stanton Gould (1810-1874), Before 1874

Portrait of James A. Hart, Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of James A. Hart, Circa 1870s

Portrait of Evan W. Evans (1827-1874), Before 1874. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Evan W. Evans (1827-1874), Before 1874

Portrait of George William Curtis (1824-1892), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of George William Curtis (1824-1892), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Thomas Frederick Crane (1844-1927), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Thomas Frederick Crane (1844-1927), Circa 1870s

Portrait of George Chapman Caldwell (1834-1907), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of George Chapman Caldwell (1834-1907), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Hiram Corson (1828-1911), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Hiram Corson (1828-1911), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Goldwin Smith (1823-1910), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Goldwin Smith (1823-1910), Circa 1870s

Portrait of John S. Morris, Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of John S. Morris, Circa 1870s

Portrait of Willard Fiske (1831-1904), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Willard Fiske (1831-1904), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Henry Turner Eddy (1844-1921), 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Henry Turner Eddy (1844-1921), 1870s

Portrait of Theodore William Dwight (1822-1892), Before 1892. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Theodore William Dwight (1822-1892), Before 1892

Portrait of William Charles Cleveland, Before 1873. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of William Charles Cleveland, Before 1873

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"Purdy & Frear: Capturing the Essence of Prominent Figures in Stunning Portraits" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Purdy & Frear, a renowned photography studio that flourished during the 1870s. With their exceptional talent for portraiture, they skillfully captured the essence and personality of numerous influential individuals. In one striking portrait, we are introduced to Charles Ashmead Schaeffer (1843-1898), whose piercing gaze reflects his determination and intellect. The masterful use of light and shadow adds depth to this timeless image. Burt Green Wilder (1841-1925) comes to life before our eyes through another remarkable portrait. His dignified posture exudes confidence, while his eyes reveal a hint of curiosity and wisdom. Purdy & Frear truly had an unparalleled ability to capture not just physical features but also inner character. Lucien Augustus Wait (1846-1913) emerges as a man with ambition and drive in yet another stunning photograph by Purdy & Frear. The careful attention to detail showcases his refined style, making it evident why he was such a prominent figure during his time. Bayard Taylor's (1825-1878) portrait transports us into the world of literature, where words come alive on paper. His thoughtful expression hints at the vast imagination that fueled his writing career—a testament to Purdy & Frear's ability to convey emotion through their lens. F. H. Potter's enigmatic smile draws us closer as we try to unravel the mysteries behind this intriguing individual captured by Purdy & Frear. Their expertise lies not only in capturing famous faces but also in revealing hidden layers beneath them. Frederic Louis Otto Roehrig's (1819-1908) portrait is an exquisite example of how Purdy & Frear could immortalize even fleeting moments with precision and grace.