Henry Harrison's colour photos give stunning image of Victorian age
In the second half of the 19th century most of the world may have been coloured Victorian pink on the maps, but Henry Harrison managed to capture it in its vibrant kaleidoscope of colours.
Harrison travelled the world in his capacity as a paymaster-general in the Royal Navy, taking his camera everywhere. The enthusiast, who was also a talented marine artist, turned his photographs into slides for the magic lantern by painstakingly tinting each one by hand. Because he was on the spot, he was able to make sure that the colours were accurate.
In addition to the collection of magic lantern slides, he left detailed notes of his subjects. He travelled from Egypt to the South Pacific, taking in most of the important ports of call along the way. The photographs include graphic images of the punishment meted out by the Chinese authorities in the early years of the Boxer Uprising.
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Harrison travelled the world in his capacity as a paymaster-general in the Royal Navy, taking his camera everywhere. The enthusiast, who was also a talented marine artist, turned his photographs into slides for the magic lantern by painstakingly tinting each one by hand. Because he was on the spot, he was able to make sure that the colours were accurate.
In addition to the collection of magic lantern slides, he left detailed notes of his subjects. He travelled from Egypt to the South Pacific, taking in most of the important ports of call along the way. The photographs include graphic images of the punishment meted out by the Chinese authorities in the early years of the Boxer Uprising.