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[Theatre de la Renaissance] - Early photography, Public domain image

Unknown (French) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a g... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - 1. Felce. 2. Alga

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th century British drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Henry Fox Talbot - Tussilago Farfara, 19th century

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Henry Fox Talbot - Bowood, 19th century

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th century British drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Henry Fox Talbot - Presa da una litografia

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th century British drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[William Robertson Grant, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

Printed on yellow paper label pasted to the paper seal: Daguerreotype miniatures, by R. Cornelius, Eighth Street, above Chesnut [sic], Philadelphia. Written on paper seal: Dr. Grant, 1840. Labels on cover glas... More

'Diogenes' without Sun, 17, Lacock, England

Artist: William Henry Fox Talbot.Artist Bio: British, 1800 - 1877.Creation Date: early 1840s.Process: modern salt print.Credit Line: Purchased with funds from MoPA's Fox Talbot Committee.Accession Number: 2003.021.003

William Henry Fox Talbot - Lacock Abbey, 19th century

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th century British drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Henry Fox Talbot - Camera Obscura, 19th century

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th century British drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Isabella Burns, Mrs John Begg, 1771 - 1858. Youngest sister of Robert ...

Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill..1843 - 1846..Accession no. PGP HA 277 .Medium Calotype print .Size 19.80 x 13.80 cm .Credit Provenance unknown . PGP HA 277 ) . David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter a... More

[John McAllister, Jr., head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Printed on yellow paper label pasted to the paper seal: Daguerreotype miniatures, by R. Cornelius, Eighth Street, above Chesnut [sic], Philadelphia. Written on paper seal: J. McAllister, Jr., May 6th, 1840. In... More

[Unidentified man, half-length portrait, facing front]

Case: front - Rinhart 257; back - Rinhart 131 variant. Purchase; Anthony Barboza; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:022). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress).

Paris devant l’atelier de Daguerre

Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely... More

43. Toscanella Eglise de S. Pietro, apside

Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely... More

Ponte Rotto (Pons Aemilius), Rome

Picryl description: Public domain image of a daguerreotype portrait, early photography, 19th century, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Atlit Syrie, Chapelle [Damascus Gate, Jerusalem]

Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely... More

David Octavius Hill - Sir John McNeill

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

Prof. Fraser, Rev. Welsh, Rev. Hamilton, and Three Other Men

Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of ph... More

David Octavius Hill - Newhaven Fishwives, 19th century

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - Edinburgh. Greyfriars' Churchyard

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer... More

David Octavius Hill - St. Andrews. The Harbor

Public domain image of a historic view of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer... More

David Octavius Hill - William Etty, R.A.

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - William Etty, R.A.

Public domain image of an engraving, male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in S... More

David Octavius Hill - Rev. Peter Jones

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - Newhaven Fishwife, 19th century

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - Newhaven Group, 19th century

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter an... More

David Octavius Hill - Bonaly Towers. Home of Lord Cockburn

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - Edinburgh. Greyfriars' Churchyard

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photogra... More

David Octavius Hill - St. Andrews Cathedral

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer... More

David Octavius Hill - Frederic Monod (Paris)

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - Dr. David Irving

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - Robert Paul, Commercial Bank

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - Sobieski Stuart, 19th century

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - James Gordon, Dr. Hanna, and Mr. Cowan

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - David Roberts, 19th century

Public domain photograph - David Octavius Hill, salted paper print, 19th-century Scotland, artistic early photography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter a... More

David Octavius Hill - The Misses McCandlish

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - George Combe, 1788 - 1858. Phrenologist

Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill..about 1843..Accession no. PGP HA 626 .Medium Carbon print .Size 20.50 x 15.40 cm .Credit Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950 . PGP HA 626 ) . David Octavius Hill was a Scott... More

David Octavius Hill - Newhaven Fishwife, 19th century

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - Mrs. Watson, 19th century

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. David Octavius Hill was a Scottish painter and photographer. He was a pioneer of photography in Scot... More

David Octavius Hill - Edinburgh. Greyfriars' Churchyard

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

David Octavius Hill - Sobieski Stuart, 19th century

In 1843 Hill and Robert Adamson formed a partnership and established a studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, where Adamson was in charge of photographing and the chemical processes and Hill wa... More

[Unidentified woman, about 40 years of age, three-quarter length portr...

Scratched on face of plate: 141. Scratched on back of plate: 98; 190. Corners trimmed. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produ... More

[Unidentified woman, half-length portrait, facing slightly right]

Scratched on back of plate: 301. Hallmark: Rinhart 31a. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

Défilé sur le Pont-Royal - Early photography, Public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain image of a daguerreotype portrait, early photography, 19th century, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

David Octavius Hill - Charles William Peach, 1800 - 1886. Coastguard; ...

Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill..1844..Accession no. PGP HA 1761 .Medium Carbon print .Size 20.10 x 14.90 cm .Credit Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950 . PGP HA 1761 ) . David Octavius Hill was a Scottish ... More

[Three Planters], 19th century - Early photography, Public domain imag...

Unknown (American) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely used in the mid-19th century. The pr... More

Monsieur Itier's Cange Under Sail on the Nile

Andre-Victor-Alcide-Jules Itier (French, 1805–1877) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely use... More

[Three Children, One Seated Holding an Open Book, the Other Two Standi...

Unknown (French) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely used in the mid-19th century. The proc... More

Charles Marville - Untitled, 19th century

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Charles Marville (born Charles François Bossu; 13 March 1813 – 19 October 1879) - French photographer... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - [Nos. 170–176 Regent Street, London]

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Self-Portrait, 19th century - Early photography, Public domain image

Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard (French, Paris 1800–1874) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was wide... More

David Octavius Hill - Mrs Anne (Palgrave) Rigby, 1777 - 1872

Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill..1843 - 1846..Accession no. PGP HA 279 .Medium Calotype print .Size 20.40 x 15.30 cm .Credit Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950. PGP HA 279 ) . David Octavius Hill was a Sco... More

William Henry Fox Talbot - Group of Gentlemen Conversing over a Glass ...

William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tempio di Antonino e Faustina - Early photography, Public domain image

Eugène Constant (French, active Italy, 1848–55) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whi... More

Frederick Langenheim, 19th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art

William Langenheim (American, born Germany, Schöningen 1807–1874) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it ... More

Frederick Langenheim Looking at Talbotypes

Public domain vintage artistic photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[View of Egypt] - Early photography, Public domain image

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Entrée de la première Cataracte près d'Assouan

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vue générale du Temple de Khons, à Karnac, Thèbes

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vue de la Salle Hypostyle du palais de Karnac, prise sur l'angle N.E.

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sculptures extérieures du Santuaire de granit du palais de Karnac (Sac...

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vue générale de l'île de Philae, prise de l'île de Begueh (Ouest)

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alfred Thompson Gobert - Early photography, Public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

[Older Man Wearing Top Hat] - Early photography, Public domain image

Unknown (French) The daguerreotype method of the photographic process was invented by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. It was the first photographic process and it was widely used in the mid-19th century. The proc... More

James Hyatt Inhaling Chlorine Gas

Picryl description: Public domain image of a daguerreotype portrait, early photography, 19th century, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Christ Church Gateway, Canterbury

Artist: Francis Bedford.Artist Bio: British, 1816 - 1894.Creation Date: c. 1850.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Museum purchase ... More

Vue d'une Mosquée ruinée près de Bab-Saïda, au Kaire

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chartres Cathedral, 19th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pierre Emile Joseph Pécarrère (French, born 1816) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Large group of school children, with their teacher, standing in a tow...

Purchase; Dennis A. Waters; 2014; (DLC/PP-2014:149). Forms part of: Daguerrreotype collection (Library of Congress). Vender : Dennis A. Waters.

Portret onbekende man - Public domain portrait print

Public domain photo of portrait art print, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Colosse médial du Spéos d'Phré, à Abousembil

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charles Marville - Allée bordée d'arbres

Charles Marville (French, Paris 1813–1879 Paris) Charles Marville (born Charles François Bossu; 13 March 1813 – 19 October 1879) - French photographer born in Paris was appointed as the official photographer o... More

Vue du Temple d'Amada - Coupole ruinée d'une Eglise Copte

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sous-bois en automne - Early photography, Public domain image

Unknown (French) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nubie. Vue Cavalière de la Seconde Cataracte

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nature morte: chaudron, cruche, et légumes, sur une table à trétaux

Henri Victor Regnault (French, 1810–1878) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charles Marville - Carrière, 19th century

Charles Marville (French, Paris 1813–1879 Paris) Charles Marville (born Charles François Bossu; 13 March 1813 – 19 October 1879) - French photographer born in Paris was appointed as the official photographer o... More

Pylones du Temple de Sébona - Early photography, Public domain image

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pronaos du Temple de Déboude (Parembole)

Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[William Y. McAllister with wife seated in decorative chair]

Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

Josiah Johnson Hawes - [Elderly Man; Full Face]

Public domain photo of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Josiah Johnson Hawes - George Peabody, 19th century

Public domain photo of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Unidentified woman - Daguerreotype, Public domain

Picryl description: Public domain image of a daguerreotype portrait, early photography, 19th century, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Josiah Johnson Hawes - William Hickling Prescott

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Collection of Feathers. Adcock and Co.

Public domain scan of artwork in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flax Machinery - Early photography, Public domain image

Title: Flax Machinery.Artist: Jacques Alexandre Ferrier.Artist Bio: French, 1831 - 1912.Creation Date: 1851.Process: salt print.Credit Line: Gift of Stephen White.Accession Number: 2003.035.003

Agricultural Implements. Crosskill.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cart, carriage, wagon, 18th-19th century design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dakkeh, Village et Rives du Nil

Félix Teynard (French, 1817–1892) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Libussa. Miller. - Early photography, Public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a monument or sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Abâzîz, Intérieure d'un Village Arabe

Félix Teynard (French, 1817–1892) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ile de Fîleh (Philæ), Vue Génèrale Prise du Point I, Sur La Plateforme...

Félix Teynard (French, 1817–1892) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roman [Roman Arch at Orange] - Early photography, Public domain image

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Dandoûr, Nubie, 19th century - Early photography, Public domain image

Félix Teynard (French, 1817–1892) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Egypt, Turkey and Greece (General View)

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Shield in Damascene Steel. Falloise.

Public domain scan of artwork in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Agricultural Implements. Busby.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cart, carriage, wagon, 18th-19th century design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Shield presented to the Prince of Wales by the King of Prussia

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Nymph Preparing for the Bath. (Plaster) Baily/Youth Resting after the ...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of antique sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Le Premier Berceau. (Marble) Debay.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a monument or sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Arethusa. (Marble) Thrupp. - Early photography, Public domain image

Public domain scan of artwork in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

19th century

metropolitan museum of art

albumen prints

prints

rijksmuseum

portrait

albumen silver prints

early photography, 19th century