• David Octavius Hill (1802-1870),
• Robert Adamson (1852-1902)

Early photographic record of 1840s Scottish fishing communities, presented through formal portraits and scenes of daily life, illustrating the maritime industry, self-sufficiency, and tradition.

• Auguste Salzmann (1824-1872)

A meticulous visual study of Jerusalem’s ancient structures that redefined photography’s role in archaeology and 19th-century exploration.

• Charles Nègre (1820-1880)

The architectural heritage of southern France, blending the precision of early photography with a painterly eye for light, texture, and composition.

• Maxime Du Camp (1822-1894)

One of the earliest examples of documentary photography, capturing the architectural and cultural heritage of the Eastern Mediterranean.

• Thomas Annan (1829-1887)

The structural and social conditions of Glasgow’s slums before their demolition as part of urban improvement efforts in the late 19th century.

• Louis de Clercq (1837-1901)

Architectural and spiritual heritage of Palestine through meticulous early photography, blending documentation with artistic sensitivity.