Album di disegni fotogenici 1839 - 1840

"Album di Disegni Fotogenici" is a bound volume of photographic prints created by William Henry Fox Talbot between 1839 and 1840. The cover, featuring a simple design of a golden laurel wreath and the title in gold, is a testament to the early stages of photography. This work is a pivotal document in the history of photography, capturing the excitement and exploration of this new medium. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this historic album.