An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) Of David Octavius Hill And Robert Adamson
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A landmark work in the history of photography, An Early Victorian Album presents a stunning collection of calotype photographs produced between 1843 and 1847 by Scottish pioneers David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson. The volume chronicles their groundbreaking partnership, during which they created over 3,000 images — portraits of fishermen, clergymen, artists, and ordinary citizens — that stand as some of the earliest and most artistically significant photographs ever made. Edited and introduced by Colin Ford, with an interpretive essay by Roy Strong, the book argues convincingly for Hill and Adamson's place among the great masters of visual art, not merely the history of photography. The reproductions are presented with scholarly rigour and aesthetic sensitivity, making this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the origins of the photographic medium.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears; price clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. The dust jacket shows general wear and some minor soiling consistent with age. The boards appear solid with no visible damage to the binding.
A landmark work in the history of photography, An Early Victorian Album presents a stunning collection of calotype photographs produced between 1843 and 1847 by Scottish pioneers David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson. The volume chronicles their groundbreaking partnership, during which they created over 3,000 images — portraits of fishermen, clergymen, artists, and ordinary citizens — that stand as some of the earliest and most artistically significant photographs ever made. Edited and introduced by Colin Ford, with an interpretive essay by Roy Strong, the book argues convincingly for Hill and Adamson's place among the great masters of visual art, not merely the history of photography. The reproductions are presented with scholarly rigour and aesthetic sensitivity, making this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the origins of the photographic medium.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears; price clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. The dust jacket shows general wear and some minor soiling consistent with age. The boards appear solid with no visible damage to the binding.
A landmark work in the history of photography, An Early Victorian Album presents a stunning collection of calotype photographs produced between 1843 and 1847 by Scottish pioneers David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson. The volume chronicles their groundbreaking partnership, during which they created over 3,000 images — portraits of fishermen, clergymen, artists, and ordinary citizens — that stand as some of the earliest and most artistically significant photographs ever made. Edited and introduced by Colin Ford, with an interpretive essay by Roy Strong, the book argues convincingly for Hill and Adamson's place among the great masters of visual art, not merely the history of photography. The reproductions are presented with scholarly rigour and aesthetic sensitivity, making this an indispensable reference for collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the origins of the photographic medium.
