The "Juno" in Tenby Harbour 1853 - 1856
johndillwynllewelyn
themetropolitanmuseumofart
photography, gelatin-silver-print
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still-life-photography
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pictorialism
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landscape
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photography
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romanticism
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gelatin-silver-print
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cityscape
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watercolor
"The 'Juno' in Tenby Harbour" is a calotype photograph taken by John Dillwyn Llewelyn between 1853 and 1856. The image depicts a busy scene in the harbor of Tenby, Wales, featuring the ship "Juno" and several other vessels. The image is a snapshot of a bustling waterfront, highlighting Llewelyn's interest in capturing everyday life and the industrial activity of the time. The use of the calotype process, a precursor to modern photography, lends a soft, ethereal quality to the image, further emphasizing the tranquil scene. The photograph is a fine example of the early development of photography and its ability to document moments in time.
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