Icons of Photography: The 19th Century

Icons of Photography: The 19th Century by Langer, Freddy. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9783791327716.

From Daguerres early experiments, Fentons photographic documentation of the Crimea, and Bradys portrayals of Americas Civil War, to Muybridges galloping horses or Julia Margaret Camerons romantic portraits - Icons of Photography: The 19th Century presents the geniuses who helped transform a scientific discovery into a means of artistic expression. The invention of photography in the nineteenth century ignited an artistic and scientific frenzy. Icons of Photography: The 19th Century includes works made using an extensive range of early photographic techniques and examines the enduring legacy of photographys pioneers.