Penrice Garden 1853 - 1856

"Penrice Garden" is a calotype photograph taken by John Dillwyn Llewelyn between 1853 and 1856. This image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, depicts a verdant garden scene at Penrice Castle in Wales. The photograph showcases Llewelyn's talent for capturing the delicate details of nature, particularly the interplay of light and shadow amongst the trees, plants, and a classical-style greenhouse. This work is a significant example of early photographic practice, exemplifying the medium's emerging ability to document the beauty of the natural world.