Gibraltar, from Buena Vista before 1870

This photograph, “Gibraltar, from Buena Vista,” by J.H. Mann, captures a view of the iconic Rock of Gibraltar from a high vantage point. The image, likely taken before 1870, showcases the rugged landscape and the strategic importance of the Rock as a fortified location. This albumen print, with its detailed depiction of the land and its strategic location, demonstrates the power of photography to document historical and geographical significance.