[Carpenter and Apprentice] 1842 - 1846

“[Carpenter and Apprentice]” (1842-1846) is a calotype photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer of photography. The image captures a carpenter and his apprentice working in a workshop, showcasing the details of their tools and the environment. Talbot's use of the calotype process, which involved creating a negative image on paper, resulted in a distinctive soft focus and subtle tonal range. This photograph exemplifies Talbot's early exploration of photography's potential to document everyday life and work.