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Near the Pass of Nant Frangen, North Wales
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Alfred Rosling
The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to hold light-sensitive silver salts. The paper is then sensitized in a solution of silver nitrate, and exposed in a camera or under a negative. After exposure, the print is developed in a solution of gallic acid and silver nitrate, which reduces the silver salts to metallic silver and creates the final image. The albumen print process was widely used for commercial and fine art photography in the 19th century and produced high-quality, detailed images with a distinctive glossy finish.
Alfred Rosling began his career as a lithographer but soon turned to photography. In 1840 he opened his own studio in London, specialising in portrait photography. His subjects included members of the royal family, politicians and other prominent figures of the day. In addition to his portrait work, Rosling was also an accomplished landscape photographer. He travelled extensively throughout England, Scotland and Wales, capturing images of the countryside and historical landmarks. Rosling's work was highly regarded during his lifetime and he received numerous awards and honours for his photography. His photographs are now held in collections around the world, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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