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Gustave Le Gray — The Bridge of Palalda (near Amelieles-Bains)
Gustave Le Gray

The Bridge of Palalda (near Amelieles-Bains)

1851

Le Gray's architectural study showcases his technical innovation with waxed paper negatives, which allowed for greater detail and tonal range in landscape photography.

Medium
salted paper print from waxed paper negative

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Gustave Le Gray, The Bridge of Palalda (near Amelieles-Bains) , 1851

Le Gray's architectural study showcases his technical innovation with waxed paper negatives, which allowed for greater detail and tonal range in landscape photography.

Medium
salted paper print from waxed paper negative
Year
1851
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Vintage, Monochrome, Photography, French, Serene, 19th Century, Landscape, Bridge, Architecture, Salted Paper Print

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art