A Brief History of Photography: The Portrait
Anne Noggle, Reminiscence: Portrait with My Sister, 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Anne Noggle Foundation. Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, 2021.14.9
Anne Noggle, Reminiscence: Portrait with My Sister, 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Anne Noggle Foundation. Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, 2021.14.9 · License
A Brief History of Photography: The Portrait is on view at Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States, until March 7, 2027.
Last verified September 29, 2026 · Official source ↗
This survey highlights the central role of portraiture in photography from the commercial origins of the medium in the mid-19th century through to modern times. Drawing attention to a newly acquired group of early cased portraits, the exhibition at the Portland Art Museum explores the enduring human desire to capture personal images.
Venue
- Portland Art MuseumPortland, United States · July 18, 2026 – March 7, 2027Until 7 Mar 2027
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Anne Noggle, Reminiscence: Portrait with My Sister, 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Anne Noggle Foundation. Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, 2021.14.9
Anne Noggle, Reminiscence: Portrait with My Sister, 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Anne Noggle Foundation. Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, 2021.14.9 · License · Source ↗