Stereoview of the World Expo 1855 building in Paris, circa 1855-58. The composition is dominated by the repeated verticals of tree trunks, with the architecture visible in the middle distance behind an iron fence and low garden plantings. The winter setting, absence of foliage, and lack of any visible figures suggest an early morning or off-season exposure.
Mount, with a ruled gilt-double line border and tripartite panel arrangement.
Photographer/publisher: Unknown
Period/date: circa 1855-58
Dimensions: 175 x 85 mm
Condition: Fair; the print shows overall yellowing and a pronounced vertical band of surface abrasion and tonal loss running through the center of the image, along with light foxing and a faint diagonal crease in the lower portion. The mount edges show light wear and a small closed tear at the lower left corner, with the gilt border rubbed in places.
Reverse: No verso scan available.
Keywords: albumen print, park architecture, winter landscape, 19th century, vernacular photography
Photographer Biography:
No verified biographical information available.
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