PANORAMIC JAMAICA


Panoramic photographs taken in the 19th century of any location are rare; those taken in the Caribbean region are exceedingly so. Although the first panoramic camera was patented in 1843, panoramic photography didn't
start to flourish until the invention of flexible film in 1888. Up to that time, in order to create a sharp panoramic view, the photographer would have to take an exposure and then move his camera to the left or right and take another, making sure the alignment remained true. Once the prints were made they would be glued together to form a horizontal view.

The Caribbean Photo Archive has acquired and preserved a selection of large format two-part original albumen print panoramas taken in the later half of the 19th century on a diverse group of Caribbean islands, including the three presented here from Jamaica.

Each of these original prints have been scanned, selectively retouched, joined and enlarged while carefully maintaining the tone and color of the originals, and printed on Hannemuhle Bamboo natural warm tone 290 gsm archival grade fine art paper using an Epson Stylus Pro 9900 printer. The cost of each print is $495 unframed and $775 framed with archival quality materials.

MH Art & Framing Gallery
in association with
Patrick Montgomery and
The Caribbean Photo Archive

presents

AN IMAGE OF JAMAICA, 1891
Photographs by Valentine & Sons
Of Dundee

March 10 - April 14

Opening Reception
Thursday, March 15
6-9 PM

MH Art & Framing Gallery
9 West 20th Street
(between 5th & 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-1252

Monday thru Friday 10-7
Saturday 10-6

www.caribbeanphotoarchive.com/fineart