Salerne 1855

"Salerne" is an 1855 salt print photograph by Italian artist Giacomo Caneva (1812-1865). The image depicts a scene of a ship or ships on shore with their sails down and a large anchor in the foreground. The detail of the ship's construction and the clear lines of the image are characteristic of Caneva's work, a noted photographer of the 19th century. The photograph's subdued tones and meticulous detail make it a fine example of early photographic art.