Fotoreproductie van het schilderij 'Baalbec, temple of the sun' door Conway Shipley before 1865

This photograph, created by Lock & Whitfield before 1865, is a reproduction of Conway Shipley’s painting, "Baalbec, temple of the sun." The image, which depicts a view of the ancient Roman temple, is presented as part of a photo album, highlighting the growing popularity of photo albums as a means of collecting and showcasing images during the 19th century. The photograph's dimensions, 110 mm in height and 161 mm in width, suggest it was likely intended for personal use, perhaps within a family album or a collection of travel mementos.