Steengroeve bij Chenet before 1859

"Steengroeve bij Chenet" (Stone Quarry near Chenet) is a black and white photograph taken by the renowned English photographer Francis Frith before 1859. The image captures a stone quarry with towering cliffs and large blocks of stone, showcasing the scale of the operation. This photograph, part of Frith's extensive collection of landscapes and architectural sites, offers a glimpse into 19th-century industrial activity in the region, highlighting the manual labor involved in quarrying. The composition emphasizes the stark beauty of the quarry, with the light and shadow playing across the rough-hewn surfaces, making this a striking example of early photographic documentation. This image is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.