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John Thomson (Scottish, 1837–1921) and — Street Life in London

John Thomson (Scottish, 1837–1921) and

Street Life in London

1875

Pioneering social documentary photography meets Victorian reformist spirit in this groundbreaking work that helped establish photography as a tool for social awareness and change.

Medium
Woodburytypes

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John Thomson (Scottish, 1837–1921) and, Street Life in London, 1875

Pioneering social documentary photography meets Victorian reformist spirit in this groundbreaking work that helped establish photography as a tool for social awareness and change.

Medium
Woodburytypes
Year
1875
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Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Figural, Photography, Documentary, Street Scene, Scottish, Woodburytype, Urban, Victorian Era, Social Documentary, Black and White

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