Windsor Castle From Across The River c. 1842 - 1846

"Windsor Castle From Across the River" is a calotype photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, one of the pioneers of photography, created between 1842 and 1846. The photograph, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts Windsor Castle in England, a prominent royal residence. Talbot’s calotype process, using a negative to produce a positive print, resulted in a uniquely textured image, which is visible in this particular artwork. The composition focuses on the imposing silhouette of the castle, captured from a distant perspective across a river, emphasizing the historical significance of the location.