Ian Savage of Historic England said: “From maritime scenes by James Mudd to detailed architectural studies by Linnaeus Tripe, each photograph in this exceptional collection offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing Janette Rosing’s expert eye for quality.
Duncan Wilson of Historic England said: “The photographs provide a wealth of images of England from the second half of the 19th century through to the early 20th century.
The artwork, part of the Janette Rosing Collection of England, consists of some of the earliest landscape photography of England.
The collection was amassed by the late Janette Rosing who, over the course of her life, studied old photographs of England and became an advisor to collectors, museums and international auction houses.
The collection has been acquired as part of the Government’s Acquisition in Lieu scheme, administrated by Arts Council England, which allows individuals to donate cultural items to museums and galleries for a tax reduction.
