Gezicht op Edinburgh c. 1850 - 1880

aged paper

homemade paper

flat design on paper

personal journal design

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

paper medium

design on paper

watercolor

"Gezicht op Edinburgh" (View of Edinburgh) is a stereoscopic photograph by Scottish photographer James Valentine (1815-1880), now in the Rijksmuseum. This mid-19th century image captures a panoramic view of Edinburgh, showcasing its cityscape and a prominent bridge. Valentine’s work, capturing the beauty of Scotland, highlights the developing photographic technologies and artistic exploration of the time.