THE EYE OF THE SUN

A photo taken by Colonel Henry Stuart Wortley, Sunset at Sea, in the 1860s.

See Some of the Oldest Photographs in the History of Photography

Alice Houstons

There’s an incredible new historic photography gallery going on at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC: "The Eye of the Sun". Coming to 140 images in total, The Eye of the Sun explores the rich history and artistry of photography, starting right where the profession began.