“Impressed by Light: British Photographs From Paper Negatives, 1840-1860”

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A Hobby for Gentlemen (and Ladies), Perched Between Art and Science
By MARTHA SCHWENDENER
Published: October 16, 2007

“Impressed by Light: British Photographs From Paper Negatives, 1840-1860” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art introduces a very different artistic type: the Victorian gentleman, the eminent academic, the curious scientist, the successful businessman.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/arts/design/16ligh.html?ex=1350187200&en=3444e9213acfa428&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

[Renato Tonelli]

The exhibit is worth seeing: it is a large show, so allow a considerable amount of time to view it. The prints are beautiful.