Gezicht op het stadhuis van Manchester before 1878

This is a photogravure by J. Pollitt, part of a series meant to illustrate the origin of mountain ranges by the shrinking of the globe. The work depicts a hand and a shriveled apple, meant to represent the process of shrinking. The artist utilized photography to capture the detailed textures of the objects, creating a visual comparison between the two. This work showcases the scientific use of photography to convey complex ideas, contributing to the development of photographic art and visual communication.