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Notre Dame, Paris, 1852-1853. Creator: Edouard Baldus (French, 1813-1889)
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Notre Dame, Paris, 1852-1853. Creator: Edouard Baldus (French, 1813-1889)
Notre Dame, Paris, 1852-1853. This extraordinary photograph clearly demonstrates Balduss genius both as an architectural photographer and as a printer. Centrally placed and filling the entire composition, this great architectural monument is clearly depicted, seemingly removed from time, as there are no interfering elements such as figures or clouds to distract from the buildings majesty. This large, ambitious view captures, almost without rival, the physical and symbolic essence of Notre-Dame. Instead of the traditional frontal view, Baldus photographed the building at an oblique angle in order to articulate the volume of the structure, and he was most conscious of the negative space created by the cathedrals contour against the unmodulated sky. His salt prints of architectural views, with their breathtaking warm gray tones, are among the most striking achievements of 19th-century photography
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This stunning print of Notre Dame, Paris, taken by Edouard Baldus in 1852-1853, showcases the genius of both his architectural photography and printing skills. The composition is dominated by the grandeur of this iconic architectural monument, which stands alone without any distractions such as figures or clouds. This absence creates a timeless quality that emphasizes the majesty of Notre-Dame. Baldus's unique approach to capturing this masterpiece involved photographing it from an oblique angle, allowing him to convey the volume and depth of its structure. He was also keenly aware of how the cathedral's contours interacted with the vast expanse of unmodulated sky surrounding it, creating negative space that further enhances its visual impact. The salt prints used by Baldus for his architectural views are renowned for their breathtaking warm gray tones. They represent a remarkable achievement in 19th-century photography and demonstrate his mastery over this medium. This particular print is part of Heritage Art/Heritage Images' collection and is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It serves as a testament to Baldus's artistic vision and technical prowess while preserving France's rich heritage through his lens.
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