- British library reveals rare photographs
- December 4, 2009 | 0 Responses
Photographic enthusiasts were pleased to hear that the British Library were presenting rare unseen photographs
to the general public at the first ever major photographic exhibition. There were about 250 original pieces
of photography dating back to the 19th century. The work included photographs by William Henry Fox Talbot
and Julia Margaret Cameron.The exhibition in London, titled ‘Points of View’ will look at the development and influence of photography
since it’s invention in 1839, right up to modern day photographs. The exhibition therefore demonstrates the different forms of photography and shows how photography has changed
over the years. William Henry Fox Talbot’s photograph is of an oak tree in winter. He uses calotype and salted
paper technique whereas Anna Atkins uses the vivid blue cyanotype images of algae specimens.Curator John Falconer comments on the photographs, “it is material from across a range of departments; our manuscripts,
where photographs might be part of private papers or illustrated books; and our map library which collected topographical
photographs quite actively in the 19th century.”Points of View will run at the British Library from 30th October 2009 until 7th March 2010.
For all you photographers, whether you are amateur or professional photographers you will all know about the risks associated with photography. Photographic equipment can be extremely expensive and if it is lost or stolen would you be able to afford to replace it? E&L Photography insurance starts from as little as £1.84 a month. There are policies available to suit all needs and budgets. To find out more information visit E&L Photo Insurance online at www.eandl.co.uk/photo or
call E&L’s dedicated quotations department on 08449 809 685.Sources: www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8184122.stm, 4th August 2009
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