2 15 Collection

Lacock Abbey William Henry Fox Talbot English
Lacock Abbey; William Henry Fox Talbot (English, 1800 - 1877); 1835-1839; Photogenic drawing negative; 7.5 × 9.4 cm (2 15, 16 × 3 11, 16 in.)

Lone Lagoon Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Lone Lagoon; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1895; Photogravure; 7.5 × 12.5 cm (2 15, 16 × 4 15, 16 in.)

San Gregorio Valladolid William Henry Fox Talbot
San Gregorio Valladolid; William Henry Fox Talbot (English, 1800 - 1877); June 30, 1858; Photoglyphic engraving; 7.5 × 7 cm (2 15, 16 × 2 3, 4 in.)

Design Pendant Jewel Attributed Theodor de Bry
Design for a Pendant Jewel; Attributed to Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528 - 1598); Netherlands; about 1580 - 1590; Pen and black ink and brown wash; 7.4 x 4.8 cm (2 15, 16 x 1 7, 8 in.)

Head Horse Samuel H Owen England 1843 1845 Drawing
Head of a Horse; Samuel H. Owen; England; 1843 - 1845; Drawing in black ink; 7.5 x 7.1 cm (2 15, 16 x 2 13, 16 in.)

Christ before Pilate, Ludovicus Siceram, Hendrick Goltzius, 1623

Christ before Pilate, Charles Howard Hodges, Robert Smirke, 1806

Christ before Pilate, Hieronymus Wierix, Maerten de Vos, Hans van Luyck, 1563 - before 1586

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Discover the rich interplay of history and art in this captivating collection. Witness the beauty of Lacock Abbey, where English photographer William Henry Fox Talbot made his groundbreaking experiments with the photographic process. Explore the tranquil Lone Lagoon, immortalized by British photographer Peter Henry Emerson during his travels to Cuba. Delve into the architectural marvels of William Henry Fox Talbot's San Gregorio Valladolid, and marvel at the intricate Design Pendant Jewel attributed to Theodor de Bry. Gaze upon the majestic Head Horse drawing by Samuel H Owen, an English artist of the 1840s. Be transported to the future with Hans Poelzig's town house design, a winning entry in the Schinkel competition of 1898. Witness the engineering prowess of Paul Wilhelm's harbor railway with marshalling yard, another Schinkel competition winner from 1889. Delve deeper into history with the port system for Gdansk-Neufahrwasser, designed by Koss Achmed in the Schinkel competition of 1914. Ponder the profound significance of two renditions of "Christ before Pilate," one by Ludovicus Siceram, Hendrick Goltzius, Maerten de Vos, and Hans van Luyck in 1563, and the other by Charles Howard Hodges and Robert Smirke in 1806. Each piece in this collection offers a unique glimpse into the past, inviting you to explore the stories and innovations that shaped our world.