Newhaven Fisherman with Two Boys 1843 - 1847

"Newhaven Fisherman with Two Boys" (1843-1847) is a calotype photograph by the Scottish partnership Hill and Adamson. The photograph captures the gritty reality of working-class life in Newhaven, a fishing village near Edinburgh. The image depicts a fisherman, standing confidently with his hand on his hip, and two young boys seated at his feet. The presence of a boat in the background further contextualizes their working-class status. The photograph was taken during the early days of photography, and the use of the calotype process creates a soft, atmospheric effect. This photograph exemplifies the photographers' interest in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, houses this significant piece of photographic history.