Title:
Toulouse, France – Bras de la Garonne from Pont de Tounis, Furne Fils et H. Tournier, c.1858–1862
 
Description:
Original early stereoview depicting the Bras de la Garonne canal in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France, viewed from the Pont de Tounis. The image shows moored boats lining the tranquil waterway, modest riverside buildings, and a large stone bridge in the background. This carefully composed photograph captures the characteristic architecture and atmosphere of mid-19th-century Toulouse. The mount bears the printed caption: TOULOUSE (Haute-Garonne) – Bras de la Garonne – Pris du pont de Tounis. Published in the series Provence et Languedoc.
 
Photographer/publisher:
Furne Fils et H. Tournier, Rue de Seine 57, Paris
 
Period/date:
c.1858–1862
 
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
 
Condition:
Good condition with mild overall yellowing and slight edge wear consistent with age.
 
Reverse:
Reverse blank except for an old collector’s stamp "M. VAN DOORNINCK AZN."
 
Keywords:
Toulouse, Garonne River, French stereoview, early photography, canal scene
 
Photographer Biography:
Furne Fils et H. Tournier was an important Parisian photographic firm active in the mid-19th century. They are known for producing early stereoscopic views covering French regions, monuments, and urban life. Operating from Rue de Seine, they issued multiple series including Provence et Languedoc and other regional surveys.
 
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.