Gezicht op de ruïne van Tantallon Castle before 1866

Thomas Annan’s “Gezicht op de ruïne van Tantallon Castle” (View of the Ruins of Tantallon Castle) is a black and white photograph depicting the ruins of a castle on a rocky cliff. The photograph, taken before 1866, captures the weathered stone walls and surrounding landscape in stark detail. Annan, known for his documentation of architecture and urban life in Scotland, produced this image during the rise of photography as a medium for historical and artistic expression. The castle ruins, a testament to Scotland’s rich history, provide a poignant reminder of the passage of time.