[Man and Boys Fishing] 1856 - 1859

"Man and Boys Fishing" is a photograph by British artist Horatio Ross taken between 1856 and 1859. The image, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a group of men and boys fishing in a shallow stream. Ross was a pioneer in the field of photography, known for his skillful use of the calotype process, which resulted in a unique soft focus and rich tonality. The scene, captured in a candid manner, reflects the daily lives of ordinary people in the mid-19th century. This photograph is a testament to Ross's ability to capture both the beauty of the natural world and the human connection to it.