• Francis Frith (1822-1898)

A 19th-century expeditionary project capturing Egypt and Palestine’s ancient ruins and landscapes.

• Louis de Clercq (1837-1901)

Architectural and spiritual heritage of Palestine through meticulous early photography, blending documentation with artistic sensitivity.

• Auguste Salzmann (1824-1872)

A meticulous visual study of Jerusalem’s ancient structures that redefined photography’s role in archaeology and 19th-century exploration.

• William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877)

Photographic experimentation and literary homage, offering a soft, atmospheric view of Scottish landscapes that aligns with the Romantic ideals of the time.

• Félix Teynard (1817-1892)

Exploration of ancient Egyptian and Nubian monuments, blending artistry with archaeological documentation in the mid-19th century.

• John Beasley Greene (1832-1856)

Early archaeological photography, presenting Egypt’s ancient monuments within stark, minimalist compositions that emphasize their grandeur and solitude.