This introduction is only a starting point for what will evolve into a far more structured study of Europe as seen through the eyes of 19th century photographers.
 
Themes that will be explored include:

• The agrarian context and its glorification in photography
• Urban change [Annan, Marville, Atget]
• The rise of industrialization
• The symbols of progress, railways etc., in the rural landscape [Collard]
• The nostalgia for that which was being lost and the links to Naturalism [Emerson, Sutcliffe]

I‘d welcome insights on these topics and suggestions for others that should be included.