Thomas Child
1839–1906 (age 67)
photographer
Biography
Thomas Child (1839–1906) made his name as a photographer of Egypt and its ancient monuments, capturing luminous studies that brought distant temples and daily life to Victorian London and beyond.
His careful compositions and patient craftsmanship preserved glimpses of Cairo and the Nile for generations to admire, and his gentle temperament ensured that those who knew him remember his contribution to the art with gratitude.