Daguerreotyp Collection

Portrait of Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), ca 1845. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), ca 1845. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaievna of Russia (1819-1876), Duchess of Leuchtenberg. Artist
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaievna of Russia (1819-1876), Duchess of Leuchtenberg. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Sisters Ekaterina Mikhaylovna, Maria Mikhaylovna und Julia Mikhaylovna Pashkov. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), 1842. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

Henriette d Angeville (1794-1871), 1830s. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que de Gene ve

The Brothers Tolstoy: Sergei Tolstoy, Nikolai Tolstoy, Dmitri Tolstoy and Leo Tolstoy, 1850s. Found in the Collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), c. 1840. Private Collection

Jean-Francois Millet and his Family, 1854. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), 1847. Private Collection

The Tchaikovsky family. Left to right: Pyotr, Alexandra Andreyevna, Alexandra, Zinaida, Nikolai, Ippolit, Ilya Petrovich, 1848. Found in the Collection of State P

John Deere (1804-1886), 1850s. Artist: Anonymous
John Deere (1804-1886), 1850s. Private Collection

Portrait of Countess Anna Dmitrievna Stroganova, nee Buturlina (1828-1906), 1840s. Artist: Weninger, Josef (1802-?)
Portrait of Countess Anna Dmitrievna Stroganova, nee Buturlina (1828-1906), 1840s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of sisters Pashkov, 1840s. Artist: Levitsky, Sergei Lvovich (1819-1898)
Portrait of sisters Pashkov, 1840s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Countess Maria Borisovna Perovskaya (1845-1890). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Sir David Brewster (1781-1868), ca 1841. Artist: Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-1877)
Sir David Brewster (1781-1868), ca 1841. Private Collection

Alexander Herzen with his children after the death of his wife Natalie Artist: Anonymous
Alexander Herzen with his children after the death of his wife Natalie. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

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"Daguerreotyp: Capturing Timeless Moments in History" Step into the world of daguerreotypes, a revolutionary photographic process that immortalized some of the most prominent figures of the 19th century. From portraits to family gatherings, these captivating images offer a glimpse into the lives and personalities of individuals who shaped history. In "Portrait of Sisters Ekaterina Mikhaylovna, Maria Mikhaylovna und Julia Mikhaylovna Pashkov, " we witness the bond between three sisters frozen in time. Their elegant attire and poised expressions reflect their status as members of Russian nobility. Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaievna of Russia (1819-1876), Duchess of Leuchtenberg, radiates regal grace in her portrait by an unknown artist. Her refined features and exquisite gown epitomize aristocratic beauty during this era. Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) stares intensely from his daguerreotype taken in 1842. The renowned French writer's piercing gaze captures his profound intellect and passion for literature. Henriette d'Angeville (1794-1871), captured in the 1830s, stands as a testament to female empowerment. As one of the first women to climb Mont Blanc, she defied societal norms with her adventurous spirit. The Tolstoy brothers - Sergei Tolstoy, Nikolai Tolstoy, Dmitri Tolstoy, and Leo Tolstoy - gather together in an intimate portrait from the 1850s. This image showcases not only their familial bond but also hints at Leo's future literary genius. Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), depicted around 1840, exudes virtuosity through his intense gaze and confident posture. The legendary Italian violinist revolutionized music with his extraordinary talent. Jean-Francois Millet's daguerreotype from 1854 captures a tender moment with his family.