Calotype Collection

Portrait of W. Talbot
673196 Portrait of W. Talbot; (add.info.: William Henry Fox Talbot (11 February 1800 - 17 September 1877) was a British inventor and a pioneer of photography, He was the inventor of calotype process

Articles of Porcelain, c.1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Articles of Porcelain, c.1844

Le Kaire: Tomb of the Sultan El-Ghoury [Cairo], 1849. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Le Kaire: Tomb of the Sultan El-Ghoury [Cairo], 1849

Aben Fishwife (Mrs. Flucker Of Newhaven, Shucking Oysters), Printed 1845. Creator: Hill & Adamson. Aben Fishwife (Mrs)
Aben Fishwife (Mrs. Flucker Of Newhaven, Shucking Oysters), Printed 1845

The Beach At Newhaven, Printed 1845. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
The Beach At Newhaven, Printed 1845

Three-quarter profile portrait of woman in dress with thin patterned shawl, probably 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Three-quarter profile portrait of woman in dress with thin patterned shawl, two-row pearl necklace, pair of bracelets, decollete brooch, mid-length hairstyle and corkscrew curls, probably 1840s

Three Graces, 1840s. Creators: William Henry Fox Talbot, Antonio Canova
Three Graces, 1840s

Master Photographer
Grigore Roibu

Mrs. Craik, 1850 / 65. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik, 1850/65. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik, c. 1858. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik, c. 1858. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik Holding Cat, c. 1858. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik [right] Holding Cat, c. 1858. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, attributed to her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik, 1848 / 60. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik [left], 1848/60. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik Seated Outdoors, 1850 / 59. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik Seated Outdoors, 1850/59. [British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik, 1850 / 59. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik, 1850/59. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik Reclining in Garden with Hat and Book, 1848 / 60
Mrs. Craik Reclining in Garden with Hat and Book, 1848/60. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik Leaning Against Wall and Bushes, 1848 / 60. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik Leaning Against Wall and Bushes, 1848/60. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Mrs. Craik in Outdoor Garden, 1848 / 60. Creators: Unknown, Benjamin Mulock
Mrs. Craik in Outdoor Garden, 1848/60. [Portrait of British novelist and poet Dinah Mulock Craik]. Calotype, possibly by her brother Benjamin Mulock

Parisian Townhouses in Paris, 1843 (salt print)
6118803 Parisian Townhouses in Paris, 1843 (salt print) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Aerial view of Paris, 1843 (salt print)
6118804 Aerial view of Paris, 1843 (salt print) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) in Cairo, 9th January 1850 (b / w photo)
BLT218605 Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) in Cairo, 9th January 1850 (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Punch cartoon: The Too Faithful Talbotype (engraving)
6034686 Punch cartoon: The Too Faithful Talbotype (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Too Faithful Talbotype)

William Henry Fox-Talbot (b / w photo)
3099627 William Henry Fox-Talbot (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Henry Fox-Talbot)

Oak Tree in Winter, 1842-43 (salt print)
6118805 Oak Tree in Winter, 1842-43 (salt print) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; English, out of copyright

Frederick Langenheim Looking at Talbotypes, ca. 1849-51

Mer de Glace from Montanvert, 1852. 1852. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Mer de Glace from Montanvert, 1852

[Dandelion Seeds], 1858 or later. 1858 or later. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Dandelion Seeds], 1858 or later

[The Reading Establishment], 1846. 1846. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[The Reading Establishment], 1846

The Tomb of Sir Walter Scott, in Dryburgh Abbey, 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
The Tomb of Sir Walter Scott, in Dryburgh Abbey, 1844

The Ancient Vestry, 1845. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
The Ancient Vestry, 1845

[Wild Fennel], 1841-42. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Wild Fennel], 1841-42

Cloisters of Lacock Abbey, 1842. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Cloisters of Lacock Abbey, 1842

Entrance Gateway, Queens College, Oxford, April 9, 1843

Part of Queens College, Oxford, September 4, 1843. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Part of Queens College, Oxford, September 4, 1843

Gate of Christchurch, before September 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Gate of Christchurch, before September 1844

[Street Scene, Paris], 1843. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Street Scene, Paris], 1843

The Seine at Rouen, May 1843. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
The Seine at Rouen, May 1843

Oxford High Street, ca. 1845. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Oxford High Street, ca. 1845

Scott Monument before Completion, Edinburgh, 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Scott Monument before Completion, Edinburgh, 1844

[The Photographers Daughter], ca. 1842. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[The Photographers Daughter], ca. 1842

[Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844

1. Felce. 2. Alga, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Felce. 2. Alga, 1839

1. Aglio. 2. Cestro. 3. Poa. 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Aglio. 2. Cestro. 3. Poa. 1839

1. Foglia di Fico. 2. Foglia di Spina Bianco, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Foglia di Fico. 2. Foglia di Spina Bianco, 1839

1. Foglia di Fico. 2. Foglia di Spino bianco, ossia Crataegus, 1839-40

Felce, 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Felce, 1839

Bust of Patroclus, August 9, 1843. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Bust of Patroclus, August 9, 1843

1. Cestrum Parqui. 2. Fiora di una tetradinama. 1839. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
1. Cestrum Parqui. 2. Fiora di una tetradinama. 1839

Leaf of a Plant, before February 14, 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Leaf of a Plant, before February 14, 1844

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"Capturing Moments: The Artistry Photography" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the fascinating world photography. Developed by master photographer Benjamin Mulock, this innovative technique revolutionized the way images were captured and preserved. One remarkable example is "The Victualling Office, Plymouth, Devon, from Mount Edgcumbe, Maker, Cornwall, " taken on a memorable day - September 23rd, 1845. This stunning image transports us to a different era and showcases the exquisite detail that calotype photography offers. Another captivating subject immortalized through this method is Mrs. Craik. Through various portraits like "Mrs. Craik Holding Cat" and "Mrs. Craik Seated Outdoors, " we catch glimpses of her life between 1850 and 1865. These photographs evoke a sense of intimacy and reveal Mrs. Craik's personality with every glance. Intriguingly, some creators behind these snapshots remain unknown; however, their work speaks volumes about their talent and dedication to this art form. Their collaboration with Benjamin Mulock resulted in timeless pieces such as "Parisian Townhouses in Paris. " This salt print from 1843 takes us on a visual journey through elegant streetscapes frozen in time. Calotype photography allowed for more flexibility compared to its predecessors by utilizing paper negatives instead of glass plates or metal sheets. This technique enabled photographers to capture fleeting moments outdoors effortlessly – evident in images like "Mrs. Craik Reclining in Garden with Hat and Book. " As you delve into these extraordinary calotypes created by both known and anonymous artists alike, let your imagination transport you back centuries ago when each click of the camera was an artistic endeavor worth cherishing forever.