Albumen Print From Wet Collodion Negative Collection

Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, c. 1860s. Creator: Antonio Beato (British, c. 1825-1903)
Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, c. 1860s. Du Camp was the first photographer to depict the marvels of ancient Egypt. In 1849 a scholarly association commissioned the young writer to document

Aqueduct of Port-Launay, c.1861. Creator: Jules Duclos
Aqueduct of Port-Launay, c.1861

Untitled (Cloud Study with Les Invalides), 1860. Creator: Charles Marville (French, 1816-1879)
Untitled (Cloud Study with Les Invalides), 1860. In this image of the Parisian skyline, Marville poetically combined his impressive ability to render architecture with his interest in presenting

Ypres, Belgium, c. 1855-1862. Creator: Auguste-Rosalie Bisson (French, 1826-1900)
Ypres, Belgium, c. 1855-1862

The Nunnery, Uxmal, 1860. Creator: Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay (French
The Nunnery, Uxmal, 1860

Venetian Palace, c. 1870s. Creator: James Anderson (British, 1813-1877)
Venetian Palace, c. 1870s

Untitled (Harbor Scene), c. 1880. Creator: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe (British, 1853-1941)
Untitled (Harbor Scene), c. 1880

Untitled (Landscape near Watsonville, California), c. 1879. Creator: Eadweard J. Muybridge
Untitled (Landscape near Watsonville, California), c. 1879

Untitled (Landscape), early 1860s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Landscape), early 1860s

Tympanum, Strasbourg Cathedral, c. 1863. Creator: Charles Marville (French, 1816-1879)
Tympanum, Strasbourg Cathedral, c. 1863

Untitled (Genre scene with four women and a man), late 19th Century

Untitled (Farm Animals), 1850 s. Creator: Adolphe Braun (French, 1812-1877)
Untitled (Farm Animals), 1850 s. This charming view of village life by Braun is one of only about five known large-scale prints produced from a small number of negatives

Untitled (Venetian Gondola), late 19th Century. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Venetian Gondola), late 19th Century

Untitled (Rocky Arcade), 19th century. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Rocky Arcade), 19th century

Untitled (Bridge with Town in Distance), 19th century. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled (Bridge with Town in Distance), 19th century

Untitled, c. 1859. Creator: John Lloyd (British, 1865)
Untitled, c. 1859

Untitled, c. 1870s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Untitled, c. 1870s

Unknown Male Sitter, c. 1860. Creator: Antoine-Samuel Adam-Salomon (French, 1818-1881)
Unknown Male Sitter, c. 1860. Almost all early photographers relied on daylight as their sole lighting source. Adam-Salomons special lighting techniques yielded a rich tonal range

Valley of the Yosemite, from Rocky Ford, 1872. Creator: Eadweard J. Muybridge (American
Valley of the Yosemite, from Rocky Ford, 1872. Early in a long, creative career distinguished by landmark studies of animal and human motion, Eadweard J

Untitled, 1862. Creator: James Fitzallen Ryder (American, 1826-1904); Atlantic
Untitled, 1862. Like other prominent photographers of the 1800s, Ryder, a Clevelander, undertook commissioned works from the expanding railroad industry to document the safety

The Small Cloister of the Monastery at Pavia, c. 1860s. Creator: Maurizio Lotze (Italian
The Small Cloister of the Monastery at Pavia, c. 1860s

The Ramesseum, Thebes, 1869. Creator: Adolphe Braun (French, 1812-1877)
The Ramesseum, Thebes, 1869

The Valley of Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland, c. 1864. Creator: William Russell Sedgfield
The Valley of Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland, c. 1864

The Trail in West Gallatin Canon, c. 1870s. Creator: William Henry Jackson (American
The Trail in West Gallatin Canon, c. 1870s

The Tiber, Tuileries Garden, Paris, 1859. Creator: Charles Negre (French, 1820-1880)
The Tiber, Tuileries Garden, Paris, 1859. Charles Negre, a history painter by training, was a pioneering 19th-century French photographer

Two Shepherdesses Resting with Two Sheep, late 1870 s. Creator: Auguste Giraudons Artist (French)
Two Shepherdesses Resting with Two Sheep, late 1870 s

Two Peasant Girls Seated, 1870s. Creator: Auguste Giraudons Artist (French)
Two Peasant Girls Seated, 1870s

The Miners Bridge, on the Llugwy, North Wales, 1857. Creator: Roger Fenton (British, 1819-1869)
The Miners Bridge, on the Llugwy, North Wales, 1857. Roger Fenton was a versatile and prolific artist who abruptly ended his brief

The Lily and the Lamb, c. 1865. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815-1879)
The Lily and the Lamb, c. 1865

The Royal Stag, c. 1870. Creator: James Valentine (British, 1815-1880)
The Royal Stag, c. 1870. One of the earliest photographs in this exhibition, James Valentines Royal Stag possesses a rare spontaneity

Sarah Bernhardt in Zaire by Voltaire, 1874. Creator: Etienne Carjat (French
Sarah Bernhardt in " Zaire" by Voltaire, 1874. Carjats portrait studio, like those of Nadar and Mathew Brady, made its reputation on celebrity portraiture

Sand Dunes, Carson Desert, Nevada, 1867. Creator: Timothy H. O Sullivan (American, 1840-1882)
Sand Dunes, Carson Desert, Nevada, 1867. Timothy H. OSullivans Civil War experiences prepared him for the hardship of serving from 1867 to 1869 as photographer for the Geological Exploration of

Temple of Dendera, c. 1870s - 1880s. Creator: Antonio Beato (British, c. 1825-1903)
Temple of Dendera, c. 1870s - 1880s

Temple at Naveshera, Kashmir, India, 1864. Creator: Samuel Bourne (British, 1834-1912)
Temple at Naveshera, Kashmir, India, 1864. One of the most important British expeditionary photographers, Samuel Bourne was propelled by his great desire to travel to lovely

Tank and Temples at Bunshunkuree, c. 1857. Creator: Col. Thomas Biggs (British, 1822-1905); J
Tank and Temples at Bunshunkuree, c. 1857

Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, c. 1850s

Statue of Ramesses at Saqqara, c. 1870s - 1880s. Creator: Antonio Beato (British, c
Statue of Ramesses at Saqqara, c. 1870s - 1880s

St. Peters, 1858. Creator: Robert Macpherson (British, 1811-1872)
St. Peter s, 1858

The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, c. 1860s. Creator: Antonio Beato (British, c. 1825-1903)
The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, c. 1860s

Sir John Herschel (1792-1871), 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815-1879)
Sir John Herschel (1792-1871), 1867. Herschel, a renowned British mathematician, scientist, and innovator in photographic chemistry

Study of Orchids, c. 1870s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Study of Orchids, c. 1870s

Study of a Young Peasant Girl, c. 1860. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Study of a Young Peasant Girl, c. 1860. These striking portraits of working-class girls were made as ethnographic or artistic studies of types

Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon, 1860s-1870s. Creator: Constant Alexandre Famin (French
Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon, 1860s-1870s. During his brief career in photography, Famin produced photographic studies of varied motifs, including figures, animals, and elements of landscape

Street in Dijon, before 1870. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Street in Dijon, before 1870

Partridges (recto); L. D. Campbells Tomb (verso), c. 1861. Creator: Captain N. Baily
Partridges (recto); L.D. Campbells Tomb (verso), c. 1861. N. Baily carefully arranged a simple composition of two partridges hanging by a thin rope against a plain wood wall

Partridges (recto), c. 1861. Creator: Captain N. Baily (British)
Partridges (recto), c. 1861. N. Baily carefully arranged a simple composition of two partridges hanging by a thin rope against a plain wood wall

Ruins of Cliff Dwellings, Canon de Chelly, Arizona, c. 1879-1881. Creator: John K
Ruins of Cliff Dwellings, Canon de Chelly, Arizona, c. 1879-1881

Queen of the May, 1875. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815-1879)
Queen of the May, 1875. A major figure in the development of British photography, Cameron elevated the portrait to new artistic heights

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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Glimpse into the World of Albumen Prints from Wet Collodion Negatives" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of albumen prints from wet collodion negatives. These remarkable photographic treasures offer a window into various corners of the globe, showcasing stunning landscapes, architectural marvels, and everyday scenes that transport us to different eras. One such masterpiece is Antonio Beato's "Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, " taken in the 1860s. This British photographer skillfully captures the grandeur and majesty of this ancient Egyptian temple, transporting us to a bygone era where pharaohs ruled supreme. Charles Marville's "Untitled (Cloud Study with Les Invalides)" takes us on a journey through Paris in 1860. With his French perspective, Marville beautifully captures an ethereal cloud formation hovering above Les Invalides, evoking a sense of tranquility amidst bustling city life. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson's photograph transports us to Ypres, Belgium during the mid-19th century. Through his lens, we witness both beauty and devastation as he documents this historic town before its destruction during World War I. Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay's "The Nunnery, Uxmal" invites us into an enchanting Mayan ruin in Mexico circa 1860. The intricate details captured by this French photographer allow us to appreciate the architectural wonders left behind by ancient civilizations. James Anderson's "Venetian Palace" showcases Venice at its most romantic moment in the late 1870s. His composition highlights not only the elegance but also hints at hidden stories within these magnificent structures that have stood for centuries. Frank Meadow Sutcliffe's "Untitled (Harbor Scene)" transports us to a quaint coastal village in Britain around 1880.