[Hungerford Suspension Bridge] 1843 - 1847

William Henry Fox Talbot's 1843-47 calotype photograph, "[Hungerford Suspension Bridge]," showcases his pioneering work in the field of photography. The image depicts the Hungerford Bridge in London, England, as seen from the Thames River, with several boats resting on the shore in the foreground. The bridge, a remarkable feat of Victorian engineering, is the subject of the composition, with its distinctive suspension cables and towers dominating the scene. This early calotype, a photographic process Talbot developed, reveals the intricacies of the bridge's construction and the bustling activity of the surrounding cityscape.