Amiens Cathedral
Photograph
ca 1855 (made)
ca 1855 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Edouard Baldus (1813-1889) was one of the leading French architectural photographers of his day. This picture might have been taken as part of the Mission Héliographique or during Baldus' subsequent state-funded project to record French provincial towns. The photograph is part of a series documenting the cathedral's restoration and fully captures the cathedral's imposing presence over the surrounding city.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Amiens Cathedral (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print |
| Brief description | 19thC; Baldus Edward, Amiens Cathedral |
| Gallery label | Édouard Baldus (1813–89)
Amiens Cathedral
About 1855
Baldus was one of the leading French architectural photographers of his day. This picture is part of a series documenting the cathedral’s restoration. It might have taken as part of the Mission Héliographique or during Baldus’ subsequent state-funded project to record French provincial towns. [44 words]
Albumen print
Museum no. 35.836 |
| Summary | Edouard Baldus (1813-1889) was one of the leading French architectural photographers of his day. This picture might have been taken as part of the Mission Héliographique or during Baldus' subsequent state-funded project to record French provincial towns. The photograph is part of a series documenting the cathedral's restoration and fully captures the cathedral's imposing presence over the surrounding city. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 35836 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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