Albumen Silver Print Collection

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, 1857, printed 1863-64

[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861. Creator: Auguste-Rosalie Bisson
[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861

Untitled (Ruins of Roman Forum), c. 1867. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Ruins of Roman Forum), c. 1867. A work made of albumen print

Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860/94. Albumen print

Versailles, Coin de Parc, 1904. Creator: Eugene Atget
Versailles, Coin de Parc, 1904. A work made of albumen print

Golgotha and the Crucifixion, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Golgotha and the Crucifixion, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the Crucifixion"

Kirkstall Abbey. Doorway on the North Side, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Kirkstall Abbey. Doorway on the North Side, 1850s

Two Hindu Women in Elaborate Jewelry, Before Studio Backdrop with Palm Trees, 1860s-70s

Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It, 1860. Creator: James Wallace Black
Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It, 1860. (Balloon view of Boston)

Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton Bell
Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879

L accoudee, 1856-57. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
L accoudee, 1856-57

The Gaze, 1856-57. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
The Gaze, 1856-57

Coliseum, c. 1867. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Coliseum, c. 1867. A work made of albumen print

Pantheon, Rome, Italy. c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Pantheon, Rome, Italy. c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Exmouth from the Warren, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Exmouth from the Warren, 1860/94. Albumen print

Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854. Creator: Roger Fenton
Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854

Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Albumen print, plate 53 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Battle Field of New Hope Church, GA, No. 1, 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Battle Field of New Hope Church, GA, No. 1, 1866. Albumen print, plate 25 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Gen. W. H. L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Gen. W.H.L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the "Hornets Nest", 1887
Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the " Hornets Nest", 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in "Hornets Nest", 1887
1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in " Hornets Nest", 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

General Grants Council of War, Massaponax Church, Virginia, May 21, 1864

Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), 1863. Creator: Oscar Gustav Rejlander
Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), 1863

Kirkstall Abbey. From the West, 1850s. Creator: Joseph Cundall
Kirkstall Abbey. From the West, 1850s

La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867. Creator: Charles Soulier
La Tour St. Jacques La Boucherie a Paris, ca. 1867

Maison Carree a Nimes, 1853. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Maison Carree a Nimes, 1853

[RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139. ], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[RAYY, Tower of Toghrul, 1139.], 1840s-60s

[Young Woman, Nude, Full Figure in Profile], 1860s. Creator: Unknown
[Young Woman, Nude, Full Figure in Profile], 1860s

Private John Parkhurst, Company E, Second New York Heavy Artillery, 1865

West Point Album Class of 1868, 1868. Creator: George K Warren
West Point Album Class of 1868, 1868

The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869

Cator Family Album, 1866-1877. Creator: Maria Harriet Elizabeth Cator
Cator Family Album, 1866-1877

The Wilkinson Album, 1840s-60s. Creators: Luigi Pesce, Henri de Couliboeuf de Blocqueville, Antonio Giannuzzi
The Wilkinson Album, 1840s-60s

Roman Forum, Antonio and Faustina, c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Roman Forum, Antonio and Faustina, c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Forum Romanum, Rome, 1854 / 57. Creators: Bisson Freres, Louis-Auguste Bisson
Forum Romanum, Rome, 1854/57. Albumen print, from the album " Reproductions Photographiques des Plus Beaux Types d Architecture et de Sculpture"

[Young Woman, Nude, From the Front with Hand Over Face], 1860s. Creator: Unknown
[Young Woman, Nude, From the Front with Hand Over Face], 1860s

[Nude Woman with Hat in Studio], 1870s-90s. Creator: Unknown
[Nude Woman with Hat in Studio], 1870s-90s

Filles de Shanghai, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Filles de Shanghai, 1870s

La Comtesse de Castiglione en Reine de la Nuit, 1863-67. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
La Comtesse de Castiglione en Reine de la Nuit, 1863-67

Male Nude, 1890. Creator: Count Wilhelm von Gloeden
Male Nude, 1890. Albumen print

Whitby, c. 1855. Creator: Benjamin Brecknell Turner
Whitby, c. 1855. [Ruined abbey at Whitby in north Yorkshire. The atmospheric ruins were part of the inspiration behind Bram Stokers novel Dracula, published in 1897]. Albumen print

Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Fountain of Neptune, c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Fountain of Neptune, c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Burg-Ring No. 1, Wohnhaus des Simon Ritter von Biederman, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Burg-Ring No. 1, Wohnhaus des Simon Ritter von Biederman, 1860s. A work made of albumen print

Interior View of the Main Hall of Prison, East Side, which is 6 Stories High... 1860 / 69
Interior View of the Main Hall of Prison, East Side, which is 6 Stories High, and Contains 600 Cells, 1860/69. Albumen print, stereocard, no. 4318 from the series " Sing Sing Prison Views"

The Pilot, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
The Pilot, 1886. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Cameras Story of Raftmans Life on the Wisconsin"

Filles de Shanghai, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
Filles de Shanghai, 1870s

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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.