3 Cliffs Bay with a Wave 1853 - 1856

"3 Cliff Bay with a Wave" is a calotype photograph taken by John Dillwyn Llewelyn between 1853 and 1856. The image, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases a serene coastal landscape. The photograph features a cliff face dominating the left side of the frame, with the crashing waves of a receding tide in the foreground. The image is reminiscent of the Pictorialist movement, where photography began to embrace artistic expression, moving away from purely documentary purposes. The image is a testament to Llewelyn's skill in capturing the subtle beauty of nature through the medium of photography.