A Brief History of Photography: The Portrait

Dates
Through Jul 18, 2026
Venue
Portland Art Museum
City
Portland
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This mini-history of photography demonstrates the importance of the photographic portrait, beginning with the medium’s commercial inception in the mid-19th century and through to the present day.

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