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John Dillwyn Llewelyn — Rocks at Livermead near Torquay (England)

John Dillwyn Llewelyn

Rocks at Livermead near Torquay (England)

1852

Among the earliest artistic photographs made in Britain, Llewelyn's calotype demonstrates the medium's potential for capturing both geological detail and atmospheric effects rivaling contemporary painting.

Medium
salted paper print from calotype negative

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John Dillwyn Llewelyn, Rocks at Livermead near Torquay (England), 1852

Among the earliest artistic photographs made in Britain, Llewelyn's calotype demonstrates the medium's potential for capturing both geological detail and atmospheric effects rivaling contemporary painting.

Medium
salted paper print from calotype negative
Year
1852
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Rocks, Serene, Documentary, 19th Century, Photograph, Landscape, Nature, Sepia, British, Salted Paper Print

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