James Linton and Three Boys, Newhaven c. 1843 - 1916

"James Linton and Three Boys, Newhaven" is a calotype photograph by Scottish photographer David Octavius Hill. The image depicts a group of four individuals, likely fishermen, in Newhaven, Scotland. Hill is known for his pioneering work in portraiture and landscape photography, and his calotype process, a type of early photographic technique, allowed him to capture exquisite detail in his subjects. The image's composition, with the prominent figure of James Linton standing beside a boat, while three boys sit in the foreground, creates a sense of social hierarchy and emphasizes the harsh realities of their working-class lives. This early calotype photograph is an invaluable glimpse into the life of working-class communities in 19th-century Scotland.