1/2 Plate Daguerreotype of Distinguished Gentlemen

This exquisite half-plate daguerreotype (approximately 4.25 x 5.5 inches) presents a strikingly sharp and detailed portrait of a distinguished gentleman from the mid-19th century. Captured with remarkable clarity, the image showcases the unparalleled tonal range and mirror-like reflectivity characteristic of the daguerreotype process. The subject, poised with an air of refined dignity, gazes directly at the viewer, his expression conveying quiet confidence and gravitas.