jun 1, 1827 - View from the Window at Le Gras

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Taken by Nicéphore Niépce, this is widely considered to be the oldest surviving camera photograph. It was taken at Saint-Loup-de-Varennes in France.

It shows buildings surrounding his estate, Le Gras, as seen from a high window.

This is significant due to the fact this is the oldest surviving photo; it shows a progression in technology, and shows camera technologies started from a humble beginning.

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