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Arc de Triomphe

Photograph
ca. 1875 (Photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a large triumphal arch with a horsedrawn, uncovered omnibus in the foreground. Four figures are sat on the steps of the arch.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleArc de Triomphe (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen process
Brief description
Photograph by Debitte & Hervé, Arc de Triomphe, albumen print, ca. 1875
Physical description
A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a large triumphal arch with a horsedrawn, uncovered omnibus in the foreground. Four figures are sat on the steps of the arch.
Dimensions
  • Card height: 16.9cm
  • Card width: 11.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
Printed on verso: 'Compagnie Photographique Debitte & Hervé. 170, Rue de Rivoli, Paris'. Inscribed on verso: 'Arc de Triomphe'.
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Other number
XRG300 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.626-2022

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Record createdAugust 3, 2022
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