The Sound at Strandmøllen
1848
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1848
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a quiet, blurry photo of a coastline. The water looks calm, stretching to a distant shore with a few faint hills. A small tower or building sits alone on the left side, and the sky above is pale and smooth. This is one of the earliest photos ever made—taken in 1848. The soft focus and grainy look were normal for early photography. Next, look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.
