Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes

Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes were a photographic partnership active between 1843 and 1865. Their collaborative output focused primarily on portraiture and architectural studies during the early era of photographic development.

The work of Southworth and Hawes is documented in significant collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago. Fourteen works associated with the partnership, including one confirmed photograph, are represented in museum collections. These works demonstrate their versatility in capturing both human subjects and major local landmarks.

Notable works in museum databases include the figural studies Untitled (Portrait of Man) and Untitled (A Woman in Bonnet and Shawl, with her Seated Son). Their documentary skills are evidenced in scenes such as Untitled (Boston Customs House) and the landscape study Untitled (Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA). The historical significance of their imagery ensures ongoing interest in Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes prints. Available today as high-quality prints, their work provides important documentation of mid-19th century American life, with much of their historical archive entering the public domain.