Photogenic Drawing is an early photographic process developed in the 1830s by William Henry Fox Talbot. It involves placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper, which is then exposed to sunlight. The areas covered by the objects remain light, while the exposed areas darken, creating a silhouette-like image.
This technique is significant as it represents one of the first methods of capturing images without a camera. Photogenic Drawing laid the groundwork for future photographic processes and contributed to the development of modern photography, influencing artists and scientists alike in their exploration of visual representation.