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Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900) was a Scottish astronomer who is known for his photographic documentation of his expeditions, particularly his trip to Tenerife, a volcanic island, in 1856. His photographs capture scenes of volcanic rock formations, landscapes, and the daily lives of the local people. Smyth's work provides valuable insights into 19th-century scientific expeditions and the development of photography as a scientific tool. His use of early photographic techniques and his dedication to recording the natural world make him a significant figure in the history of photography.
Born
1819-01-03
Died
1900-02-21
Cochinael gatherers at Orotava
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Tent scene on mount Guajara, 8903 feet high
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Second mate of yacht observing radiation thermometers o...
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Young dragon trees (dracaena draco) near Orotava
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Alta Vista observatory, from the Northern lava ridge
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Masses of lava slag at Alta Vista
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Young dragon trees and date palm in a cactus garden nea...
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Trachyte block on Guajara
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1886
Our inheritance in the great pyramid
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1864
Drakenbloedboom bij La Orotava
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1857
Bergtop op Tenerife
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1857
Vulkanische kegel te La Orotava, met drie mannen op de ...
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1857
Ingang van een ijsgrot op Tenerife
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1857
Gezicht op El Teide vanaf La Orotava
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1857
Verzamelaars van cochenilleluizen te La Orotava
Charles Piazzi Smyth
1857