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A Scene in York

William Henry Fox Talbot

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a street scene. The street is empty and has a cobblestone or paved surface with visible tram tracks. The buildings on either side of the street are multi-story and made of brick, with multiple windows on each floor. The building on the right has shutters on the windows. In the background, there is a large cathedral or church with a tall spire. The sky is overexposed and appears white. The photograph is mounted on a black background. The image is titled "A Scene in York" by William Henry Fox Talbot.

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750 × 621 px
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