Ancient Door, Magdalen College, Oxford
1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows an old door at Magdalen College, Oxford. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is that it was made using a photographic process. The artist was experimenting with this new technology, trying to get the best results. You can learn more about this kind of photography by looking into the work of artist: William Henry Fox Talbot (British, 1800–1877).
