
Trinity College Library Dublin VII
2004
This photograph captures the architectural grandeur of Trinity College Library Dublin, showcasing multiple tiers of tall arched windows arranged in symmetrical rows. The composition emphasizes the library's neoclassical design through its repetitive columned structure and geometric precision, with natural light streaming through the expansive fenestration. The interplay of deep blue architectural elements against the brick facade creates a striking chromatic contrast. The image reveals the interior spatial depth through layered perspective, highlighting the monumental scale of this historic institutional building. Candida Höfer's characteristic documentary approach presents the library as both a functional space and an architectural artwork.
- Medium
- ink (on a label on the reverse)chromogenic print, flush-mounted
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000
For Sale
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