Close No. 75 High Street 1868

"Close No. 75 High Street" is a photographic work by Scottish photographer Thomas Annan, created in 1868. The photograph captures a narrow, cobblestone alleyway in Glasgow, Scotland, lined with tall, closely spaced buildings. The street is bustling with daily life, with laundry hanging from lines strung across the alleyway. The image, part of a series documenting the city's slums, offers a stark portrayal of urban poverty in Victorian Britain, contrasting with the prevailing romantic view of city life. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this poignant example of early photographic realism.