Untitled (Portrait of a Woman Sewing)

Thomas Richard Williams (5 May 1824 - 5 April 1871) was a prominent British professional photographer and a key figure in the early development of stereoscopy. He established his first business in London around 1850, and his contributions to photography, particularly in the field of stereoscopy, brought him recognition and acclaim. One of Williams' most notable achievements was the creation of stereographic daguerreotypes of the iconic Crystal Palace. These stereoscopic images demonstrated his ability to produce three-dimensional photographs and contributed to the popularity of stereoscopy during his time. In addition to his work with the Crystal Palace, Williams also worked as a portrait photographer. Some of his portraits are preserved in the archives of the Getty Museum. Despite his achievements in stereoscopy, Williams considered his work in portrait photography to be his greatest success. Thomas Richard Williams played a significant role in the early years of photography, leaving a legacy as one of the pioneers of stereoscopy and a skilled practitioner of the art of image capture, both in the field of architectural subjects and portraiture.