Chaining the Sun

by Christian A. Peterson

A major nineteenth-century photographer's work is rediscovered.

Jeremiah Gurney was a leading portrait photographer working in New York City during the second half of the nineteenth century. Celebrated in his time, his work has since been overshadowed by the reputation of his competitor Mathew Brady. Now, for the first time since his death a hundred years ago, Gurney's accomplishments are being brought to light. Produced...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816636567
• ISBN13: 9780816636563
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Minneapolis Institute of Arts
• Length: 103 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.3"