Gipsies 1853 - 1856

"Gipsies" is a salt print photograph by John Dillwyn Llewelyn, taken between 1853 and 1856, and currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The image showcases a group of Romani people, likely a family, in a rural setting, capturing a snapshot of their daily life. The composition features a donkey, a cart, and a makeshift shelter, highlighting the simplicity of their existence. Llewelyn's work is significant for its early contribution to the genre of social documentary photography, offering a glimpse into the lives of marginalized communities in 19th-century Britain.