Daniel T. Cowell: Pioneer of Hollywood Portraiture and Civil War Photography Daniel T. Cowell (1831-1890) stands as a cornerstone figure in the annals of American photography, particularly renowned for his contributions to documenting the glamour of early Hollywood alongside poignant depictions of the Confederacy during the Civil War era. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cowell’s artistic journey began with an apprenticeship under George Daniell, a celebrated Richmond-based photographer who established himself as one of the foremost practitioners of carte-de-visite photography – miniature…