We didn't have photos before the mid 1800's, but we do have paintings and sculptures. These are some of the representations of people and places before 1600.
Portrait photographs and paintings of our loved ones and ancestors.
Before photos we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photogr...
Before we had photos we painted to capture the faces of the people from our past.
Before the invention of photography, artists were the primary chroniclers of historical figures and their stories. Explore a remarkable collection of paintings that provide a vivid glimpse into the li...