The Grandfathers not of Rock n Roll but Photography

I’m reading M. W. Marien’s great book “Photography. A cultural History” and i am amazed by the photographs the pioneers of photography created.

“View from the Window at Le Gras”- 1826 - The photograph which is considered to be the first one.

“Boulevard du Temple”- 1839 - The first photograph to depict a person.

“Leaves of Orchidea” - 1839 - Photogenic drawing negative

“The use of Aether for Anesthesia” - 1847

“Mrs Elizabeth Hall, Newhaven fishwife” - 1843/46

Categories: Art · Books · History of Photography · Photoblog · Photography

fencer // March 18, 2007 at 6:22 pm

These are great, and thought provoking about the incidental history of them. Then I think about the millions of photos being taken all over the world and the technology, and it all started with these that you show.

Regards
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