[Golestan Palace, Interior, Teheran, Iran] 1840 - 1869

Luigi Pesce’s salt print photograph, “[Golestan Palace, Interior, Teheran, Iran]”, dating from 1840-1869, captures a view of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran. The image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York, highlights the palace's architectural details and the surrounding gardens. Pesce, an Italian photographer active in the mid-19th century, documented various locations during his travels, showcasing his keen eye for detail and his contribution to the development of early photography. The muted tones and faint details in the image give a sense of the era's photographic technology, offering a glimpse into the palace's grandeur and the artistry of early photographic techniques.