These photos are from the beginning of the 20th century and it’s easy to see how the photographer was imitating the older steel engravings of ruins. The aesthetic view had been formed by painting and engraving.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Photo Engravings
Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire was founded in 1132 as a Cistercian monastery. Now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These photos are from the beginning of the 20th century and it’s easy to see how the photographer was imitating the older steel engravings of ruins. The aesthetic view had been formed by painting and engraving.
These photos are from the beginning of the 20th century and it’s easy to see how the photographer was imitating the older steel engravings of ruins. The aesthetic view had been formed by painting and engraving.
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