Annals of my glass house

Annals of My Glass House is Julia Margaret Cameron's memoir, detailing her journey from Anglo-Indian society to becoming a renowned Victorian photographer.

Starting photography late in life at Dimbola Lodge on the Isle of Wight, she transformed everyday spaces into a studio and darkroom, capturing soft-focus portraits of famous figures and allegorical scenes inspired by mythology and literature.

The book chronicles her artistic aspirations to elevate photography as high art, her friendships with figures like Sir John Herschel, and her innovative techniques amid critical acclaim and controversy.