Dundee gezien vanaf The Law before 1890

This is "Dundee gezien vanaf The Law," a photograph by Valentine & Sons, presented within a book. The photographic print, made through chemical processes on paper, captures the city of Dundee. The image's monochromatic palette and the paper's texture influence its appearance, giving it a sense of historical distance. The industrial revolution transformed Dundee into a city known for its jute mills. These mills depended on global trade networks and exploited labor, as raw materials were shipped from India, processed by local workers, and then distributed worldwide. The photograph then, becomes more than a simple landscape. It is a window onto a world of production and consumption. Examining this photograph allows us to appreciate the interplay between materials, making, and context. It challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.