The Daguerreotypist
The Daguerreotypist
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The Daguerreotypist

When taken: 1840s

Description:

'The Daguerreotypist' is a wood engraving on paper created by Unidentified Artist around 1849. The piece features Marcus Aurelius Root, 1808 - 1888. It is currently part of the National Portrait Gallery collection.

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Posted at: 3/5/2026

Owner: Smithsonian Institution

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The Daguerreotypist