William Henry Fox Talbot and the Promise of Photography

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877)

Synopsis

This book explores the pioneering work of William Henry Fox Talbot, an innovator who contributed significantly to the invention of photography in 1839. It features over 30 photographs, including some unpublished works, showcasing Talbot's diverse interests such as nature, architecture, and portraiture. The book accompanies an exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art, offering insights into Talbot’s experimental approach through thematic groupings by Larry Schaaf. It highlights Talbot’s development of the calotype process and his publication, “The Pencil of Nature.” With exquisite reproductions, it emphasizes photography’s early intersection of art and science.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
0880390603
ISBN-13:
9780880390606
PUBLISHER:
Carnegie Museum Of Art
YEAR:
2017
EDITION:
Illustrated
BINDING:
Hardcover
PAGES:
96 pages
SIZE:
22 x 26 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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