Old Gateway, Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire 1855

"Old Gateway, Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire" is a 1855 photograph by J. Holden of a crumbling stone gateway, overgrown with ivy and trees, leading to a dark, shadowy interior. This evocative image captures the passage of time and the enduring power of nature, highlighting the romantic fascination with ruins prevalent in the Victorian era. The photograph is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcasing the artistic potential of early photography to document and interpret historical sites.