Village of Oystermouth—Near Swansea

Description

The first female photographer in Wales, Mary Dillwyn broadened what was considered worthwhile subjects to photograph. Primarily making still lifes or portraying the lives of women and children, Dillwyn used a smaller camera than many of her male counterparts, including her older brother, who was also a photographer. The camera’s shorter exposure times enabled her to make more spontaneous photographs of friends and family and to capture street scenes.