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William Henry Fox Talbot — Windsor Castle From Across The River
William Henry Fox Talbot

Windsor Castle From Across The River

1842

Enhanced with wax for greater transparency and detail, this refined calotype technique produces exceptional tonal range in capturing the iconic royal residence.

Medium
Waxed calotype paper negative

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William Henry Fox Talbot, Windsor Castle From Across The River, 1842

Enhanced with wax for greater transparency and detail, this refined calotype technique produces exceptional tonal range in capturing the iconic royal residence.

Medium
Waxed calotype paper negative
Year
1842
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Pioneer Photography, Monochrome, Old Master, Calotype, 19th Century, Architectural, Early Photography, Landscape, Negative Print, Large Format, British, Historical Documentation

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art