Pont-y-Pant 1859

rogerfenton

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"Pont-y-Pant" is a 1859 photograph by Roger Fenton. It shows a view of a winding road in Wales, likely a mountain pass. The image captures the rugged beauty of the Welsh landscape and highlights the use of photography in documenting historical sites. Fenton's work, which is often categorized as "Calotype" and "landscape" photography, is known for its detail and clarity. His photographs contributed to the development of photography as an art form and as a tool for historical documentation.