James Robertson; Felice Beato; Antonio Beato

The partnership of James Robertson, Felice Beato, and Antonio Beato represents a significant collaborative effort in mid-nineteenth-century documentary photography. Active primarily between 1853 and 1857, the artists focused on capturing architectural and scenic views of historical importance across the Mediterranean region and the Near East, pioneering early travel and topographical photographic surveys.

Their work, which often focused on the strategic and cultural centers of the Ottoman Empire, is highly valued for its historical precision and technical execution. The catalog of their partnership is represented in major institutions; the National Gallery of Art holds 14 photographs and one volume attributed to the collaboration.

Specific works held in collections include the photographic volume Views in Greece and Turkey, alongside individual prints such as The Harbour at Malta, Arch of the Ecce Homo, Jerusalem, Areopagus, and Arsenal and Mosque of Kiledeh Ali Pasha. These James Robertson; Felice Beato; Antonio Beato prints offer high-quality documentation of locales frequently referenced in nineteenth-century Orientalist and travel literature. Much of this historical material is now in the public domain, making their pioneering work available as high-quality prints for study and preservation.