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Henri Le Secq — Untitled (Chartres Cathedral, Pavillon de l'horloge)
Henri Le Secq

Untitled (Chartres Cathedral, Pavillon de l'horloge)

1851

Among the earliest architectural photographs, this calotype negative of Chartres Cathedral represents Le Secq's pioneering documentation of French Gothic monuments.

Medium
Waxed paper negative

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Henri Le Secq, Untitled (Chartres Cathedral, Pavillon de l'horloge), 1851

Among the earliest architectural photographs, this calotype negative of Chartres Cathedral represents Le Secq's pioneering documentation of French Gothic monuments.

Medium
Waxed paper negative
Year
1851
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Landmark, Photography, French, Waxed Paper, Cathedral, Serene, Historic building, Documentary, 19th Century, Photograph, Architectural Photography, Waxed Paper Negative, Architecture, Black and White

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