Articles of Glass, before June 1844, Salted paper print from paper negative, 13. 2 x 15. 1 cm. (5 3/16 x 5 15/16 in. ), Photographs, William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800?1877 Lacock), Still-life painters frequently included cut crystal or glassware in their elaborate fruit or flower compositions, in part as a demonstration of virtuoso technique-to paint a transparent object, visible only as reflected and refracted light, presents a special challenge and, if successful, brings particular delight to the viewer