
Trees (Pepperharrow Park)
A serene photographic study capturing the quiet grandeur of trees within Pepperharrow Park, rendered through the early Talbotype process that lends the image its characteristic soft, organic tonality. Benjamin Brecknell Turner's masterful use of the calotype-derived technique emphasizes the textural complexity of bark, branches, and foliage, drawing the viewer into a contemplative natural landscape. The handwritten annotation on the mount serves as a historical testament to the photograph's origins, connecting the work to the pioneering era of paper-based photography.
- Medium
- Credited and annotated 'Talbotype' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the mount.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation, Part 2
April 4, 2017
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