Straat in Londen 1895 - 1900

This photograph, titled 'Street in London', was produced by the London Stereoscopic Company. The image presents a bustling London street, flanked by grand buildings. It evokes a sense of the social and economic life of Victorian London. Photography at this time played a vital role in shaping public perception of urban spaces. The London Stereoscopic Company, in particular, capitalized on the public’s growing appetite for visual representations of their world. Note how the composition and the use of light contribute to a romanticized view of city life. Was this the reality? Or was this a marketing ploy used by this institution? To understand the full context of this artwork, it is necessary to delve into the archives of the London Stereoscopic Company and investigate the social conditions that shaped its production. This image serves as a reminder that art is always contingent on its social and institutional context.