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Nicholas Henneman — Westminster Abbey

Nicholas Henneman

Westminster Abbey

1844

Early photographic experiment captures Gothic architecture through the calotype process, demonstrating photography's potential to rival traditional architectural drawing and engraving.

Medium
salted paper print from calotype negative

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Nicholas Henneman, Westminster Abbey, 1844

Early photographic experiment captures Gothic architecture through the calotype process, demonstrating photography's potential to rival traditional architectural drawing and engraving.

Medium
salted paper print from calotype negative
Year
1844
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Landmark, Monochrome, Photography, Calotype, Documentary, 19th Century, Architectural, Historical, British, Architecture

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Cleveland Museum of Art