Group in stone-auld lang syne by Robert Thompson before 1870

This photograph by George Gardner Rockwood, taken before 1870, depicts a sculpture titled "Group in stone - auld lang syne" by Robert Thompson. It showcases three figures seated together, a common motif in 19th-century sculpture. The photograph itself is a tintype, a photographic process popular in the mid-19th century. The photograph captures the sculpture in a serene outdoor setting, highlighting the detail of the figures and their expressions. The title suggests a theme of nostalgia and camaraderie, which the viewer can glean from the composition of the figures in the sculpture.