St. Andrews. The Spindle Rock 1843 - 1847

"St. Andrews. The Spindle Rock" (1843-1847) is a calotype photograph by the Scottish partnership Hill and Adamson. This photograph, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline, showcasing a dramatic rock formation, "The Spindle Rock," against a clear sky. The image showcases Hill and Adamson's mastery of early photographic techniques, achieving clarity and detail despite the limitations of the calotype process. Their work helped establish photography as a legitimate art form and influenced generations of photographers.