Title:
Menton – Vue prise du Pont St Louis, France, Pascal Amarante, c.1870s
Description:
Original 19th-century stereoview showing a panoramic view over the bay of Menton, taken from the Pont Saint Louis. The image depicts the sweeping curve of the coastline with buildings lining the shore, the hills rising behind the town, and cultivated slopes with villas and trees in the foreground. The caption “MENTON – VUE PRISE DU PONT ST LOUIS” is printed on the front mount in red ink. The reverse bears the imprint of Pascal Amarante, Maison Modèle, Menton.
Photographer/publisher:
Pascal Amarante, Maison Modèle, Menton
Period/date:
c.1870s
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good condition with mild overall yellowing, slight surface wear, and a few small scattered spots on the image and mount.
Reverse:
Reverse blank except for the blue printed publisher’s mark.
Keywords:
Menton, Pont Saint Louis, French Riviera, coastal view, stereoview
Photographer Biography:
Pascal Amarante was a photographer and publisher based in Menton, France.
No further biographical details (such as birth and death dates) have been identified in standard references.
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.