{"title":"George Washington Wilson","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gezelschap-op-een-boot-op-het-loch-of-park-aberdeenshire-george-washington-wilson","title":"Gezelschap op een boot op het Loch of Park, Aberdeenshire - George Washington Wilson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian stereoscopic photograph by George Washington Wilson, capturing a group in a rowing boat on the Loch of Park, Aberdeenshire, circa 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stereoscopic photograph by George Washington Wilson captures a quiet moment on the Loch of Park in Aberdeenshire. Wilson, a pioneer of Scottish photography, became famous for his technical precision and his ability to document the Scottish terrain during the mid-nineteenth century. The image features a small group of individuals seated in a rowing boat, positioned against the expansive, calm waters of the loch. The composition is defined by the horizontal lines of the distant hills and the reeds emerging from the water, creating a sense of stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a stereoscopic view, the image consists of two nearly identical photographs intended to be viewed through a stereoscope to produce a three-dimensional effect. This format was popular in the Victorian era, allowing the public to experience distant locations with a sense of depth and realism. Wilson managed his studio in Aberdeen with great success, producing thousands of views that catered to the growing interest in travel and topography. His work often balanced the technical requirements of early photography with a clear, observational approach to his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print retains the sepia tones characteristic of the albumen process, which was the standard method for photographic printing during this period. The figures in the boat appear as silhouettes, their presence providing a sense of scale to the vast, open environment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the leisure activities of the time, while also documenting the specific geography of the Aberdeenshire region. The clarity of the water and the soft light across the hills demonstrate Wilson's skill in managing exposure and composition in an outdoor setting. This piece remains a valuable record of nineteenth-century Scottish life and the development of photographic technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/johan-fraser-charles-howard-hodges\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJohan Fraser - Charles Howard Hodges — Charles Howard Hodges\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Washington Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474374431055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474424205647,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474424238415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474424271183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474424303951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474424336719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474424369487,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474424402255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474424435023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474424467791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474424500559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474424533327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gezelschap-op-een-boot-op-het-Loch-of-Park-Aberdeenshire_Poster_CompositorV1_1786326277602.jpg?v=1786694836"},{"product_id":"elgin-cathedral-choir-george-washington-wilson","title":"Elgin Cathedral: Choir - George Washington Wilson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed albumen silver print by George Washington Wilson depicting the choir of the ruined Elgin Cathedral in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis albumen silver print captures the choir of Elgin Cathedral, a site of significant historical interest in Moray, Scotland. George Washington Wilson, a pioneer in the field of Scottish photography, documented the ruins with a focus on clarity and structural detail. The image presents the skeletal remains of the thirteenth-century structure, where the Gothic arches and the rose window frame the sky. The composition draws the eye through the central nave toward the open space beyond the choir, emphasising the scale of the stone masonry against the natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilson was known for his technical precision and his ability to produce high-quality prints suitable for publication in books and travelogues. This specific image appeared as an illustration in a volume documenting the history and geography of the region. The photograph reflects the mid-nineteenth-century interest in antiquarianism and the romanticisation of medieval ruins. By capturing the texture of the weathered sandstone and the stark geometry of the remaining walls, Wilson provides a record of the cathedral as it appeared during the Victorian era. The print retains the soft, sepia-toned quality characteristic of the albumen process, which was the standard for commercial photography during this period. The inclusion of the surrounding grounds provides context to the isolation of the structure, which had long ceased to function as a place of worship by the time Wilson set up his camera. This work remains a primary source for understanding the state of the cathedral before subsequent conservation efforts were undertaken in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Washington Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474520641871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474541613391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58474541646159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474541678927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474541711695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474541744463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474541777231,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474541809999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474541842767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58474541875535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58474541908303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58474541941071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Elgin-Cathedral_-Choir_Poster_CompositorV1_1786328410430.jpg?v=1786696519"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/george-washington-wilson.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}