Santa Lucia, Naples 1845 - 1846
calvertrichardjones
themetropolitanmuseumofart
architecture
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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pen-ink sketch
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arch
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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architecture
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building
Calvert Richard Jones's 1845-1846 calotype, "Santa Lucia, Naples," is a striking example of early photography. The image captures the cityscape of Naples, Italy, with the buildings of Santa Lucia and the fortifications of Castel Sant'Elmo in the background. This panoramic view, created with two separate photographic plates, showcases the technical innovation and artistic vision of Jones, a pioneer of photography. The detail captured by the calotype process, such as the laundry drying on a nearby wall, provides a glimpse into the everyday life of 19th-century Naples.
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