Mediterranean with Mount Agde 1857

Gustave Le Gray's "Mediterranean with Mount Agde" (1857) is a striking example of his masterful use of the calotype process. This silver print captures the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea with a dramatic sky filled with dramatic clouds, a technique that Le Gray is known for. The landscape is depicted in stark tones, highlighting the contrast between light and shadow and emphasizing the depth of the scene. This piece exemplifies Le Gray's contribution to the development of landscape photography as a fine art form. The print currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.