Gezicht op Westminster Abbey before 1869

John Harrington's "Gezicht op Westminster Abbey" is a black and white photograph, taken before 1869, that captures a view of the abbey’s exterior. The image shows a cobblestone courtyard, leading to the grand entrance of the abbey. The detail of the stonework and the intricate design of the windows of the abbey is striking in this photograph, highlighting the architectural beauty of Westminster Abbey. This photograph is an example of 19th-century architectural photography, which sought to document and celebrate the grandeur of historic buildings.