Albumen Silver Print Collection (#8)

Regent Circus, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Regent Circus, 1850-1900. [Traffic at Oxford Circus, the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Untitled (Black Sailor), 1875 / 99. Creator: Chute & Brooks
Untitled (Black Sailor), 1875/99. Albumen print

St. Pauls Cathedral, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls Cathedral, 1850-1900. [Christopher Wrens baroque church in the City of London]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Rotten Row, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Rotten Row, 1850-1900. [Carriages and riders in Hyde Park, the place to be seen for upper-class Londoners. The riding track was called Route du Roi, French for Kings Road

Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, December 1866. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugè
Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, December 1866. Albumen silver print

Bunker Hill Monument, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Allen
Bunker Hill Monument, 1875/1900. [Obelisk at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, Massachusetts, USA]. Albumen print (carte-de-visite)

Scene near Godalming, Surrey, c. 1856. Creator: Alfred Rosling
Scene near Godalming, Surrey, c. 1856. [Footbridge over a stream in southern England]. Albumen print

On the Mole, c. 1856. Creator: Alfred Rosling
On the Mole, c. 1856. View of the River Mole at Albumen print

Westminster Abbey, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Abbey, 1850-1900. [Monuments]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, 1860-69. Creator: Alfred Chardon
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, 1860-69. [Italian prime minister]. Albumen print

Untitled (Young Girl), 1876 / 99. Creator: Alexander Hesler
Untitled (Young Girl), 1876/99. Albumen print

View on Canal, Near Crenshaws Mill, Richmond, Virginia, April 1864. A work made of albumen print, pl. 92 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Study in the Barbizon Forest, 1860 / 69. Creator: Constant Alexandre Famin
Study in the Barbizon Forest, 1860/69. [Woods at Fontainebleau, France]. Albumen print

Untitled (The Corner House, built by Norman Shaw, side view), 1869. Creator: Unknown
Untitled (The Corner House, built by Norman Shaw, side view), 1869. House on Shortlands Road at Bromley in Kent, designed by Richard Norman Shaw and built 1868-69 for George Lillie Craik

Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Scene in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, October 1862. [Staff of Union General George McClellen: " The house of Mrs. Lee...was selected by General McClellan, after the battle of Antietam

Studying the Art of War, June 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Studying the Art of War, June 1863. [Group portrait of officers in the Union Army and a foreign military observer: Major Ludlow, Colonel Ulric Dahlgren (standing)

The Tower of London, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Tower of London, 1850-1900. [View of the White Tower]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Scouts and Guides to the Army of the Potomac, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Scouts and Guides to the Army of the Potomac, October 1862. Albumen print, pl. 28 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Etang et Fermiere (Pool and Farmers Wife), c. 1865. Creator: Constant Alexandre Famin
Etang et Fermiere (Pool and Farmers Wife), c. 1865. Albumen print

Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
Trafalgar Square, 1850-1900. [Nelsons Column and the fountains]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Ruins of Petersburg and Richard Railroad Bridge, April 1864. [Richmond, Virginia]. Albumen print, pl. 88 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia, April 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Ruins of Arsenal, Richmond, Virginia, April 1863. Albumen print, pl. 91 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Exchange, 1850-1900. [Horse-drawn traffic in the financial centre of the City of London]. Albumen print, from the album " Views of London"

Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin, November 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Pontoon Bridge Across the Potomac, at Berlin, November 1862. Albumen print, pl. 25 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Quarles Mill, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Quarles Mill, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Albumen print, pl. 67 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam, October 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
President Lincoln on Battle-Field of Antietam, October 1862. Albumen print, pl. 23 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, April 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, April 1864. [Confederate prison which gained a reputation for the overcrowded and harsh conditions under which officer prisoners from the Union Army were kept during

Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia, May 1864. Albumen print, pl. 65 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, volume ii" (1866)

Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 41 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Burnside Bridge, Across Antietam Creek, Maryland, September 1862. Albumen print, pl. 20 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, vol. 1" (1866)

Rue des Grands Carmes, Vue prise de la Rue Ste. Marthe, 1862. Creator: Albert Terris
Rue des Grands Carmes, Vue prise de la Rue Ste. Marthe, 1862. [Rue des Grands Carmes, from Rue Ste. Marthe, Marseilles, France]

Steamer in Lake Thun, Switzerland, c. 1860. Creator: Adolphe Braun
Steamer in Lake Thun, Switzerland, c. 1860. Albumen print

Guard Mount, Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Guard Mount, Head-Quarters Army of the Potomac, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 55 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 70 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia, April 1865. Albumen print, pl. 85 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Appomattox Station, Virginia, April 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Appomattox Station, Virginia, April 1865. Albumen print, pl. 97 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

North Fork Canon, Sierra Blanca Creek, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O'Sullivan
North Fork Canon, Sierra Blanca Creek, Arizona, 1873. Albumen print, from the album "Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

View of the Ribble, Yorkshire, c. 1860, printed c. 1870. Creator: Roger Fenton
View of the Ribble, Yorkshire, c. 1860, printed c. 1870. A work made of albumen print

Thomas Graham Russell (1748-1843), General, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland, September 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland, September 1862. Albumen print, pl. 22 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Interior of Breastworks on Round Top, Gettysburg, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 38 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863. Albumen print, pl. 35 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Historic Spanish Record of the Conquest, South Side of Inscription Rock... 1873. Creator: Tim O'Sullivan
Historic Spanish Record of the Conquest, South Side of Inscription Rock, N.M. Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian. Expedition of 1873. -Lieut. Geo. M

Group of Pah-Ute Indians, Nevada, 1871. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Group of Pah-Ute Indians, Nevada, 1871. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Cooleys Park, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Cooleys Park, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Sir Jno Fox Burgoyne (1782-1871), Field Marshal, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir John Miller Adye (1819-1900), General; taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir J. Montagu Steele (1820-1890), Military Secretary, Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

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"Capturing History: Exploring the Beauty and Significance of Albumen Silver Prints" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of albumen silver prints. These remarkable photographs, dating from the mid-19th to early 20th century, offer a glimpse into historical moments and breathtaking landscapes that have shaped our world. One such image is "Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern. " This iconic photograph captures the visionary engineer himself, standing proudly amidst colossal chains as he oversees the construction of this monumental ship. The sheer scale and ambition depicted in this print are awe-inspiring. Traveling further through time, we encounter "The Ascent of Mont Blanc, " a masterpiece by Auguste-Rosalie Bisson. This stunning image transports us to the majestic heights of one of Europe's most renowned mountains, evoking a sense of wonder at both nature's grandeur and human determination. In contrast to natural wonders, we also witness man-made marvels like "Untitled (Ruins of Roman Forum)" by Robert MacPherson. Through his lens, MacPherson immortalizes these ancient ruins with their intricate details and haunting beauty—a testament to Rome's rich history. Religious devotion comes alive in Henry Hamilton Bennett's "Golgotha and the Crucifixion. " With its dramatic composition and striking contrasts, this photograph powerfully conveys both agony and hope—inviting contemplation on faith throughout centuries. Moving across continents to Italy, we find ourselves gazing upon Robert MacPherson's "Coliseum" and "Pantheon. " These architectural gems stand as testaments to human ingenuity while reflecting on Rome's glorious past—an invitation for us to explore history through their weathered stones. Roger Fenton takes us inside Rievaulx Abbey with his photograph capturing its High Altar. The play between light and shadow creates an ethereal atmosphere within this sacred space, transporting us to a bygone era of religious devotion.