A photograph of Robert Cornelius, the American photography pioneer, was the first portrait image of a human being in history. Taken in the historic year of 1839, it is now considered the first ever “selfie”, and it sees its author’s “head and shoulders portrait, facing front, with arms crossed.” Probably created in October or November outside Cornelius’ family store, the image is approximate quarter plate daguerrotype, and on its back, it reads “The first light picture ever taken.” In short, this is where self portrait photography had its start!
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