Boulevards at Paris, 1843
Photography pioneer Talbot traveled to Paris in May 1843 to negotiate a licensing agreement for the French rights to his patented calotype process and, with Henneman, to give firsthand instruction in its use to the licensee, the Marquis of Bassano. During his visit, he took many striking shots of life in downtown Paris, including this one of a typical street in the Spring.
Newhaven Fishermen in 1844
David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson took many photos in the early 1840s around the UK, including this great one of fishermen taking a break in Newhaven, Scotland ca. 1844. You can imagine a similar scene occurring now, but just with different hats and discussing different things.
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40 Rare Photos from the 1840s