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Children watching an outdoor scene through a camera obscura, 1887
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Children watching an outdoor scene through a camera obscura, 1887
Children watching an outdoor scene through a camera obscura, 1887. From Natural Philosophy by A Ganot. (London, 1887)
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Media ID 14864119
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Camera Obscura Fountain Oxford Science Archive Projection Ganot
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the wonders of technology and the innocence of childhood. Taken in 1887, it depicts a group of children engrossed in an outdoor scene projected through a camera obscura. The interior setting suggests that this spectacle was part of an indoor entertainment experience. The Victorian era was marked by rapid advancements in science and technology, and this image beautifully encapsulates that spirit. The camera obscura, a precursor to modern photography, allowed people to witness the world outside from within the confines of a building. In this particular instance, it appears that the projection is being cast onto a wall or screen inside. The expressions on the children's faces are filled with awe and curiosity as they gaze at the mesmerizing scene before them. Their wide-eyed wonder reflects their genuine amazement at witnessing something so novel for its time. This monochrome print not only serves as a historical record but also evokes nostalgia for simpler times when entertainment came from observing nature through ingenious inventions like camera obscuras. It transports us back to an era where imagination thrived without digital distractions. Preserved by Oxford Science Archive, this print reminds us of how far we have come technologically while appreciating our innate fascination with capturing moments and exploring new realms through visual mediums like photography.
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