Sea Pool with Shells and Seaweeds 1853 - 1856

"Sea Pool with Shells and Seaweeds" is an oval-shaped calotype photograph created by John Dillwyn Llewelyn between 1853 and 1856. The image captures a shallow tide pool, its surface reflecting the light, with a collection of shells and seaweed in the foreground. Llewelyn, a pioneer of photography, utilized the calotype process to capture this intricate scene, showcasing the details of the natural world in a way that was unprecedented for the time. The image is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.