St. Andrews. The Pends 1843 - 1847

"St. Andrews. The Pends" is a calotype photograph taken by the Scottish partnership of Hill and Adamson between 1843 and 1847. This photograph, which resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the intricate details of the ruined archways of the Pends in St. Andrews, Scotland. This is an important work in the early history of photography as Hill and Adamson's partnership was a key development in the medium's progression. Their work helped advance photography as a serious art form. The image shows a clear perspective of the archways and the people in the background, capturing both the grandeur of the ruin and the details of everyday life.