How tintypes captured the raw, unfiltered spirit of early American life
In short: Curator Jeff Rosenheim examines a unique collection of tintypes featured in The Met's exhibition on early American photography. This look at the William L. Schaeffer Collection reveals the technical and cultural significance of a medium that defined a transformative era in visual history.
The exhibition, titled The New Art: American Photography, 1839-1910, showcases an extraordinary assembly of tintypes. These images offer a window into the evolution of photography in the United States, highlighting the artistry and innovation present during the medium's formative decades.
The display is currently on view at The Met Fifth Avenue and remains open to the public through July 20, 2025. The presentation features insights from curator Jeff Rosenheim alongside contributions from conservation and research specialists Natasha Kung and Virginia McBride.
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