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B W Photo Collection (#3)

"B&W Photo: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with these captivating black and white photographs

Background imageB W Photo Collection: The Safa Gate, one of a group of photos of Mecca and the Holy Places of Islam, c

The Safa Gate, one of a group of photos of Mecca and the Holy Places of Islam, c. 1879-80 (albumen print)
5615642 The Safa Gate, one of a group of photos of Mecca and the Holy Places of Islam, c.1879-80 (albumen print) by Sadiq Bey, Muhammad (1832-1902); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)

Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951089 Marshall House, Alexandria, Virginia, August 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by Pywell, William Redish (1843-87); 17.3x25.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure on Japanese vellum)

The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure on Japanese vellum)
3949696 The Steerage, 1907 (photogravure on Japanese vellum) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 33.3x26.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Storing bottles, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub

Storing bottles, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312834 Storing bottles, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Collecting the grapes in baskets, from Le France Vinicole, pub

Collecting the grapes in baskets, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312839 Collecting the grapes in baskets, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Constructing the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)

Constructing the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312838 Constructing the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Pouring the wine into the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub

Pouring the wine into the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312833 Pouring the wine into the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Carts for transporting the Champagne, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub

Carts for transporting the Champagne, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub
STC312836 Carts for transporting the Champagne, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Boring a cellar, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)

Boring a cellar, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312837 Boring a cellar, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Picking the grapes, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub

Picking the grapes, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312835 Picking the grapes, from Le France Vinicole, engraved by B. Arnaud, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Constructing the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)

Constructing the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312832 Constructing the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Portrait of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, 1863-65 (albumen print)

Portrait of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, 1863-65 (albumen print)
FIA5411086 Portrait of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, 1863-65 (albumen print) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk; (add.info.: Alexandre II)

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 389. Farmer, Scattering Seed, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 389. Farmer, Scattering Seed, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3956153 Plate 389. Farmer, Scattering Seed, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 12.9x46 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: City Point, Virginia, c. 1861-65 (albumen print)

City Point, Virginia, c. 1861-65 (albumen print)
3954788 City Point, Virginia, c.1861-65 (albumen print) by Russell, Andrew Joseph (1830-1902); 19x22 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Headquarters Guard on the Army of the Potomac, February 1864

Headquarters Guard on the Army of the Potomac, February 1864
3951191 Headquarters Guard on the Army of the Potomac, February 1864 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Bulfinch Hall, 1851-64 (albumen print)

Bulfinch Hall, 1851-64 (albumen print)
3950963 Bulfinch Hall, 1851-64 (albumen print) by Warren, George Kendall (1824/34-84); 5.7x8.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 779. Storks; Swans, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 779. Storks; Swans, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950755 Plate 779. Storks; Swans, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.3x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 778. Storks; etc, A, B, C, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 778. Storks; etc, A, B, C, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950754 Plate 778. Storks; etc, A, B, C, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.4x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 764. Fish Hawk; Flying, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 764. Fish Hawk; Flying, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950740 Plate 764. Fish Hawk; Flying, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x43 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 740. Bactrian Camel; (Young), Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 740. Bactrian Camel; (Young), Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950716 Plate 740. Bactrian Camel; (Young), Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x34 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 738. Bactrian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 738. Bactrian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950714 Plate 738. Bactrian Camel; Racking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x30 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 728. Lioness; Walking; Lion; Lying Down, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 728. Lioness; Walking; Lion; Lying Down, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950704 Plate 728. Lioness; Walking; Lion; Lying Down, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 700. Buffalo; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 700. Buffalo; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950694 Plate 700. Buffalo; Galloping, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 699. Buffalo; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 699. Buffalo; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950693 Plate 699. Buffalo; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x40 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 685. Fallow Deer; Buck and Doe; Trotting, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 685. Fallow Deer; Buck and Doe; Trotting, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950679 Plate 685. Fallow Deer; Buck and Doe; Trotting, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x36.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 709. Dog; Galloping; White Racing Hound Maggie, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 709. Dog; Galloping; White Racing Hound Maggie, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950662 Plate 709. Dog; Galloping; White Racing Hound Maggie, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.4x46 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 676. Goat; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 676. Goat; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950652 Plate 676. Goat; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 674. Sow; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 674. Sow; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950650 Plate 674. Sow; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.6x46.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 673. Sow; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 673. Sow; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950649 Plate 673. Sow; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16x46.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 665. Ass; Walking; Bareback; a Boy Riding, Jennie, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 665. Ass; Walking; Bareback; a Boy Riding, Jennie, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950641 Plate 665. Ass; Walking; Bareback; a Boy Riding, Jennie, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.7x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 636. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Preparing for the Leap, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 636. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Preparing for the Leap, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950612 Plate 636. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Preparing for the Leap, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.8x30.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 631. Gallop; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Horse Bouquet, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 631. Gallop; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Horse Bouquet, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950607 Plate 631. Gallop; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Horse Bouquet, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x41.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 620. Canter; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Mare Annie 6. 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 620. Canter; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Mare Annie 6. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950596 Plate 620. Canter; Saddle; Thoroughbred Bay Mare Annie 6. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.6x40.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 617. Canter; Bareback; Rider, 106, Nude; White Horse Clinton

Plate 617. Canter; Bareback; Rider, 106, Nude; White Horse Clinton
3950593 Plate 617. Canter; Bareback; Rider, 106, Nude; White Horse Clinton, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x33.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 616. Canter; Saddle; Bay Horse Daisy, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 616. Canter; Saddle; Bay Horse Daisy, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950592 Plate 616. Canter; Saddle; Bay Horse Daisy, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x33.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 606. Trotting; Sulky; Bay Horse, Reuben, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 606. Trotting; Sulky; Bay Horse, Reuben, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950582 Plate 606. Trotting; Sulky; Bay Horse, Reuben, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 596. Trotting; Free; Light-Gray Horse Eagle, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 596. Trotting; Free; Light-Gray Horse Eagle, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950572 Plate 596. Trotting; Free; Light-Gray Horse Eagle, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.5x43.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 592. Rocking (Pacing): Saddle; Brown Horse Pronto, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 592. Rocking (Pacing): Saddle; Brown Horse Pronto, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950568 Plate 592. Rocking (Pacing): Saddle; Brown Horse Pronto, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 573. Hauling; Man Pulling at Head; Light-Gray Mare, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 573. Hauling; Man Pulling at Head; Light-Gray Mare, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950549 Plate 573. Hauling; Man Pulling at Head; Light-Gray Mare, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 568. Hauling; Dark-Gray Belgian Horse Billy, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 568. Hauling; Dark-Gray Belgian Horse Billy, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950544 Plate 568. Hauling; Dark-Gray Belgian Horse Billy, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.1x29.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 562. Lateral Curvature of Spine; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 562. Lateral Curvature of Spine; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950538 Plate 562. Lateral Curvature of Spine; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.7x46.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 557. Local Chorea; A, B, C, While Standing, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 557. Local Chorea; A, B, C, While Standing, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950533 Plate 557.Local Chorea; A, B, C, While Standing, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x39.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 548. Lateral Sclerosis; A, B, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 548. Lateral Sclerosis; A, B, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950524 Plate 548. Lateral Sclerosis; A, B, Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.2x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking

Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking
3950517 Plate 541. Multiple Cerebro-Spinal Sclerosis (Choreic); Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x36 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950496 Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 13x46 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 460. Carrying Jar on Shoulder and Basket in Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 460. Carrying Jar on Shoulder and Basket in Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950495 Plate 460.Carrying Jar on Shoulder and Basket in Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x37.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 231. Stooping to Arrange Train and Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 231. Stooping to Arrange Train and Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950472 Plate 231. Stooping to Arrange Train and Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.9x26.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageB W Photo Collection: Plate 217. Stooping, Lifting and Carrying 30 lb Basket, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 217. Stooping, Lifting and Carrying 30 lb Basket, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950470 Plate 217.Stooping, Lifting and Carrying 30 lb Basket, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.9x42.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover




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"B&W Photo: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time with these captivating black and white photographs. In Roundhay Park, an albumen print captures the majestic view of a folly, transporting us to a serene oasis. Marconi's groundbreaking wireless telegraph apparatus comes alive in a silver gelatin print from 1899-1900, showcasing his revolutionary invention. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves at Sherrys restaurant in New York City. Chefs indulging in their lunch break are frozen in time through another mesmerizing silver gelatin print from 1902. The elegance of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poetry is beautifully illustrated through an albumen print depicting scenes from "Maud" and "Mariana, " taking us on an emotional journey. The artistry extends beyond literature as we delve into Plate 192 - Dancing (fancy), captured using collotype on paper in 1885. This image transports us to a world where grace and movement intertwine effortlessly. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, we observe the bird's-eye view of landing craft and allied troops storming Normandy during World War II. Roundhay House stands tall amidst the parkland of Leeds, inviting us to explore its grandeur through an albumen print that exudes timeless beauty. Sporting triumphs come alive as Wild Dayrell gallops towards victory at the Derby in 1856, immortalized forever by an exquisite albumen print. Plate 327 takes us onto calm waters as rowers glide gracefully across them; this collotype on paper evokes both tranquility and determination simultaneously. We catch a glimpse of workers navigating London's bustling streets while capturing Eugene Delacroix's sepia photo - a testament to his artistic genius. These black and white photographs offer more than just monochrome images; they transport us back to moments long gone but not forgotten.