Frederick Langenheim Collection

Three Men Playing Cards, March, 1842. Creator: William Langenheim
Three Men Playing Cards, March, 1842

Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1849-50. Creator: William Langenheim
Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1849-50

Frederick David Langenheim, ca. 1851-52. Creator: William Langenheim
Frederick David Langenheim, ca. 1851-52

Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1851-53. Creator: William Langenheim
Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1851-53

Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1850-51. Creator: Frederick Langenheim
Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1850-51

William Langenheim, 1855-58. Creators: W. & F. Langenheim, William Langenheim
William Langenheim, 1855-58

Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1848-50. Creators: William Langenheim, Frederick Langenheim
Frederick Langenheim, ca. 1848-50

William Langenheim, ca. 1849-51. Creators: W. & F. Langenheim, William Langenheim
William Langenheim, ca. 1849-51

Frederick Langenheim Looking at Talbotypes, ca. 1849-51

210 Stereographs, 1850s-90s. Creators: Frederick Langenheim, William Langenheim
210 Stereographs, 1850s-90s

Middle-aged Man with Chinstrap Beard, Hand Tucked Inside Buttoned Jacket, 1840s-50s

Seated Man in Floral Vest, 1840s-50s. Creators: W. & F
Seated Man in Floral Vest, 1840s-50s

Mrs. Thomas Ustick Walter and Her Deceased Child, ca. 1846. Creators: W. & F
Mrs. Thomas Ustick Walter and Her Deceased Child, ca. 1846

Professor Schneiders Children, ca. 1842. Creators: W. & F
Professor Schneiders Children, ca. 1842

William and Sophia Palmer Langenheim, ca. 1846-47. Creators: W. & F
William and Sophia Palmer Langenheim, ca. 1846-47

William Langenheim, ca. 1853-55. Creators: W. & F. Langenheim, William Langenheim
William Langenheim, ca. 1853-55

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Frederick Langenheim, a prominent figure in the world of early photography, left an indelible mark on the art form with his innovative techniques and captivating images. Born in the mid-19th century, Frederick was part of a talented family of photographers that included his brother William Langenheim. One notable photograph from their collection is "Three Men Playing Cards, " taken in March 1842 by William Langenheim. This image captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the camaraderie and intensity shared among friends during a game. As Frederick grew older, he became more involved in the family business and began to make significant contributions himself. In portraits such as "Frederick David Langenheim" (ca. 1851-52) and "Frederick Langenheim" (ca. 1851-53), both captured by William Langenheim, we see Frederick's evolution as both subject and collaborator. Not limited to being photographed alone, Frederick also took on the role of photographer alongside his brother or independently. The portrait titled "William Langenheim" (1855-58) showcases their joint efforts under the name W. & F. Langenheim. In addition to portraiture work, Frederick explored other genres within photography like stereography – capturing three-dimensional images through paired photographs – which he mastered alongside William for over four decades. The collection also includes intriguing self-portraits such as "Frederick Langenheim Looking at Talbotypes" (ca. 1849-51). Here we witness him engrossed in examining talbotype prints - an early photographic process invented by British scientist Henry Fox Talbot - demonstrating his dedication to mastering various techniques within this evolving medium. Throughout these captivating images lies evidence of not only technical skill but also artistic sensibility and passion for pushing boundaries within photography during its nascent stages. Lastly, two enigmatic portraits caught my attention.