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Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side

Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side, by Édouard Baldus, 1860
Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side, by Édouard Baldus, 1860

Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side is a photography by the Impressionist artist Édouard Baldus. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Périgueux.

About this work

Overview

Périgueux. The Tournepiche Bridge, upstream side is a black-and-white photograph by Édouard Baldus, created in 1860. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a stone bridge with three arches over a calm river, with weathered buildings on the far bank. The scene is characterized by its serenity and the play of soft light on the structures.

Technique & Style

Taken from below the bridge, the photograph captures the upstream side of the Tournepiche Bridge, emphasizing its architecture and the surrounding environment. The use of soft light contributes to the tranquil atmosphere of the image.

Artist & collection

Artist

Édouard Baldus

Édouard Baldus (1813–1889) was a French artist.

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