Caption

View of the Arc de Triomphe, album page, photograph, This photo is part of an album., retailer's mark: 'E. Hautecoeur, Estampes Photographies, 35 Avenue de l'Opéra, 35, Paris', inscription: '456B Arc de Triomphe. Ed. H.edit. Paris', photographer: Edouard Hautecoer (possibly), Paris, 1890 - 1898, paper, albumen print, height 258 mm x width 355 mm, triumphal arch, Arc de Triomphe, A large stone triumphal arch dominates the image, showing a central arched passage and flanking massive piers with high relief sculptures attached to their faces; decorative friezes and carved circular medallions run along the upper entablature, and rectangular relief panels sit above the arch on each pier. The arch opening reveals a coffered underside and a distant view through to buildings and trees beyond. A paved plaza surrounds the monument, edged by a low balustrade with chained posts and street lamps, and a few small groups of people and a solitary figure are visible near the base of the arch. Rows of trees and multi-story classical buildings line the avenues that radiate away from the monument, and ornate lamp posts and manicured walkways are visible in the foreground. The overall scene is monochrome with subtle tonal variations, and the composition centers on the sculptural details and architectural ornamentation of the arch.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B10_136

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.8Mb (6.8Mb) / 13.1in x 10.0in / 3938 x 3004 (300dpi)

Keywords

View Arc de Triomphe album page photograph photo part album retailer's mark E Hautecoeur Estampes Photographies 35 Avenue de l'Opéra 35 Paris inscription 456B Arc de Triomphe Ed H.edit photographer Edouard Hautecoer 1890 - 1898 paper albumen print height 258 mm x width 355 mm triumphal arch large stone triumphal arch dominates image showing central arched passage flanking massive piers high relief sculptures attached faces decorative friezes carved circular medallions run upper entablature rectangular relief panels sit arch pier arch opening reveals coffered underside distant view buildings trees beyond paved plaza surrounds monument edged low balustrade chained posts street lamps small groups people solitary figure visible near base Rows trees multi-story classical buildings line avenues radiate away ornate lamp posts manicured walkways visible foreground scene monochrome subtle tonal variations composition centers sculptural details architectural ornamentation arch