Pavillon Suisse, Cité Universitaire, Paris
Photograph
1950 (photographed)
1950 (photographed)
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The Pavillon Suisse, part of the Cité Universitaire, Paris, was designed by Le Corbusier between 1930 and 1933. Strong diagonals and concentration upon details were hallmarks of a modern approach to architectural photography that blossomed in the 1930s. Architects such as Le Corbusier recognised the potential of photography not only to record but also to publicise their work. This photograph by Lucien Hervé, Le Corbusier’s favoured photographer, enhances perception of the building, emphasising its clean lines and delicate poise.
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| Materials and techniques | Gelatin-silver print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Lucien Herve, depicting a corner of the Pavillon Suisse, Cite Universitaire, Paris [Swiss Pavilion, City University, Paris] by Le Corbusier, gelatin-silver print, 1950 |
| Physical description | A black and white photograph depicting a detail of a corner of a modernist building. |
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| Summary | The Pavillon Suisse, part of the Cité Universitaire, Paris, was designed by Le Corbusier between 1930 and 1933. Strong diagonals and concentration upon details were hallmarks of a modern approach to architectural photography that blossomed in the 1930s. Architects such as Le Corbusier recognised the potential of photography not only to record but also to publicise their work. This photograph by Lucien Hervé, Le Corbusier’s favoured photographer, enhances perception of the building, emphasising its clean lines and delicate poise. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1997 |
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| Accession number | E.2288-1997 |
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| Record created | June 20, 2005 |
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