Nicéphore Niépce, c. 1827 — the oldest surviving camera photograph.
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View from the Window at Le Gras is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Photographs department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.
| Department | Modern & Contemporary Art |
|---|---|
| Collection | Photographs |
| Status | Museum masterpiece · reference work |
Image: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
