Self-portrait, 1839 — Robert Cornelius,

Self-portrait

Robert Cornelius, 1839

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8.3 cm

10.8 cm

Inscribed on paper backing: The first light picture ever taken. 1839.

Dimentions height: 8.3 cm, width: 10.8 cm
movementsEarly Photography
mediumsDaguerréotype
collectionLibrary of Congress
subjectsSelf-portraits Selfie
Image RightsPublic Domain

Robert Cornelius —

The inventor of the selfie

Self-portrait

Self-portrait

View of intersection of Eighth Street and Market Street, Philadelphia

View of intersection of Eighth Street and Market Street, Philadelphia