The Origins of Photography. Life Portrayed

The arrival of photography in Spain dates back to the mid-19th century and soon spread throughout the country’s main cities, driven by technological innovations and new business opportunities. Initially, photography developed through studio portraits, but later, with the advent of more portable cameras and films more sensitive to light, it became possible to capture outdoor images, immortalizing public events and everyday scenes.
This collection mainly includes images from the Uriach family sphere, among them studio portraits by renowned photographers such as the Napoleon brothers (Antoni and Emili Fernández) and Pau Audouard, as well as family photographs taken outdoors.