[Tree in Yard] 1850s

"Tree in Yard" is a calotype photograph by Samuel Buckle, created in the 1850s. The photograph depicts a simple scene: a backyard with a tree, a fence, and a glimpse of a brick building. Buckle's work often focused on everyday subjects and landscapes, capturing the subtle beauty of the ordinary. This image is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The calotype process, developed by William Henry Fox Talbot in the 1840s, was a crucial step in the development of photography. Buckle's use of this early technology contributes to the overall historical significance of the work.