Crags near Old Kennels before 1864

"Crags near Old Kennels" is a small-format photograph by Theophilus Smith, dating from before 1864. The image depicts a rocky outcrop in a landscape, likely taken in the UK where Smith is known to have worked. This small-scale photograph, measuring 94mm by 73mm, is a testament to the early development of photographic technology and its use to capture the natural world. The photograph may have been part of a larger album or collection of images, reflecting Smith's interest in documenting the British landscape. The work exemplifies the early photographic style of the mid-19th century, where detail and composition were key to creating realistic representations of nature.