Westminster Abbey, before 1844. Nicholas Henneman (British, 1813-1898). Salted paper print from calotype negative; image: 16.1 x 18.2 cm (6 5/16 x 7 3/16 in.); paper: 18.5 x 22.9 cm (7 5/16 x 9 in.); matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.). This rare image is the first photography by Henneman to enter the museum's collection. Its composition stresses the overall form as well as the details of the main entrance of London's Westminster Abbey. Instead of showing the entire building, Henneman selected a close vantage point to express his admiration of one of the greatest examples of early English architecture. Enlivened with strong light and shadow patterns, the sculptural and textural refinements of the building are clearly visible in this subtly toned photograph.