London_ View across the Thames to the Tower by Francis Frith

London_ View across the Thames to the Tower c. 1880

cardboard, albumen-print, paper, architecture

cardboard

albumen-print

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

boat

aged paper

light pencil work

16_19th-century

photo restoration

ship

pencil sketch

old engraving style

paper

19th century

watercolour illustration

watercolor

architecture

building

Francis Frith was a British photographer known for his landscape and architectural photography. This photograph from c. 1880, "London_ View across the Thames to the Tower", shows the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy. Frith's work is characterized by its sharp detail and high-quality printing, capturing the intricate details of the architecture and the grandeur of the surrounding structures. The image is a stunning example of early photography and offers a glimpse into the city of Florence in the 19th century.