H. D. Udall

H. D. Udall is documented as a photographer whose professional activity is fixed to approximately 1875. The existing record of Udall's output consists of twelve photographic prints represented in major museum collections, confirming the artist's engagement with the photographic medium during the mid-Victorian era. The concentration of documented activity in a single year suggests Udall may have been associated with a specific commission, expedition, or surveying project.

H. D. Udall's works are held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, establishing their historical and artistic significance. The majority of the artist’s extant prints belong to the series Imperial Gems. Documented individual works from this series include the paired print "Kiss me Quick" and "Kiss me Softly." (No. 18), the architectural study Ante-Chamber, Looking East (No. 31), the topographical image Coffin Rock (No. 19), and the scenic capture Cupid's Gateway (No. 14).

As early photographic records, Udall’s prints are valued for their technical execution and historical context. Today, these museum-quality images are often made available as downloadable artwork, ensuring broad access to high-quality prints originally captured over a century ago.