Alcazar de Seville c. 1853 - 1858

"Alcazar de Seville" (c. 1853–1858) is a calotype photograph by William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer of photography. The image captures the intricate details of the Alcazar of Seville, a royal palace in Spain, showcasing its Moorish architecture, including the patterned walls and arches. Talbot's early photographic process, the calotype, is evident in the image's soft focus and subtle tonal variations, capturing the architecture's beauty in a unique way. This photograph, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, stands as a testament to Talbot's groundbreaking contributions to the history of photography.