The Early Days of Photography in Stunning 19th Century Images

Here are unique photographs documenting life in the 19th century. Among them are portraits that provide insight into the fashion and interior design of the time. Not only the images are interesting, but also the process of creating them. Don't forget that the first lenses were imperfect; shooting required bright lighting and long shutter speeds. In addition, photographs were not printed on paper at all, but on metal or glass plates.

 

 

Photograph of Henry Fox Talbot, 1842

 

Photograph of Carl Gustav Ohm, 1845

 

Photograph by Robert Hunt, 1845

 

Photograph of Calvert Richard Jones, 1846

Photograph by Humbert de Molard, 1847

 

Prisoner Louis Dodier, 1847

 

Blacksmiths, 1850

 

Photograph of Louis Adolphe Humbert, 1850

 

Photograph of Luis Robert, 1850

 

Gatherings, 1850

 

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