The photograph entitled “Pantheon” was taken by the artist William Henry Fox Talbot in the year 1843. This early photograph captures the Pantheon, showcasing its architectural grandeur.
In the image, we see a grand neoclassical edifice with a large dome and a columned portico. The building appears robust and stately with its rows of columns supporting a pediment adorned with sculptures. Surrounding the Pantheon, there are parts of other buildings visible on both sides, suggesting that the photo was taken from an elevated vantage point, giving a clear and unobstructed view of the facade and the dome of the structure. The image conveys a sense of the historical and cultural significance of the building during the time period. The photograph is monochromatic, as color photography had not yet been developed in 1843, and it bears the marks of the early photographic processes of the era.
