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Auguste-Rosalie Bisson — Savoie 48. Aiguille et glacier d’Argentières (Savoy 48. The Needle and the Argentières Glacier)
Auguste-Rosalie Bisson

Savoie 48. Aiguille et glacier d’Argentières (Savoy 48. The Needle and the Argentières Glacier)

1861

Dramatic Alpine peaks and pristine glacial formations showcase the Bisson brothers' pioneering work in high-altitude photography, combining technical mastery with sublime natural beauty.

Medium
Albumen print

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Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Savoie 48. Aiguille et glacier d’Argentières (Savoy 48. The Needle and the Argentières Glacier), 1861

Dramatic Alpine peaks and pristine glacial formations showcase the Bisson brothers' pioneering work in high-altitude photography, combining technical mastery with sublime natural beauty.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1861
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, French, Glacier, Albumen Print, Alpine, 19th Century, Landscape, Nature, Mountain

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art