William Alonso Clapshaw was an amateur photographer. He set up a basic studio in his own home, using a plain sheet for a backdrop. Nevertheless, the portraits he made rival that of any contemporary professional. Though some of the negatives were scratched or damaged, Clapshaw's composition, lighting and connection with his subjects was of the highest quality.
Woman & Child with Beads
Mirror-Image Portrait
Woman on Curule Chair
Young Men with Cigars
Four Generations
Woman with Dark Sash
Woman in Lace Blouse
Clapshaw Self-Portrait
Young Man with Pompadour