The Largest of the Cedars, Mount Lebannon 1857

Francis Frith's 1857 photograph, "The Largest of the Cedars, Mount Lebanon," captures a majestic cedar tree in the famed Cedar of Lebanon forest. Frith, a pioneer of travel photography, documented the world through his lens, and this image reflects his fascination with the grandeur of nature. The photograph showcases the tree's imposing size and gnarled branches, highlighting the timeless beauty of the cedars that have been symbols of strength and resilience for centuries. The image is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.