Gezicht op Whitby Abbey before 1864

thomasogle

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aged paper

homemade paper

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sketch book

house

personal sketchbook

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golden font

letter paper

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This photograph, "Gezicht op Whitby Abbey," taken before 1864, shows the crumbling remains of Whitby Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery in Whitby, England. Artist Thomas Ogle captures the ruins' arches, windows, and walls, emphasizing their weathered beauty and the passage of time. The photo's intimate perspective, likely taken while Ogle was standing within the abbey, brings the viewer close to the stonework, allowing them to appreciate its intricate details and the historical significance of the site.