Title

A mercury box used to develop daguerreotype photographs invented by Louis Daguerre

Caption

Engraving depicting a mercury box used to develop daguerreotype photographs invented by Louis Daguerre. Louis Daguerre (1787-1851) a French artist, inventor and photographer. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_461

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (8,1Mb) / 12,4in x 18,9in / 3706 x 5658 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Mercury Box Mercury Development Developed Develop Camera Early Photograph Early Photography Photograph Photography Daguerreotype Photographer Louis Daguerre Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre French France Artist Inventor 19th Century