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| Artist / Maker | Louis-Émile Durandelle |
|---|---|
| Date | 1868, printed 1878-1881 |
| Culture / Origin | French |
| Medium | albumen silver print |
| Department | Photograph |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Louis-Émile Durandelle French, 1839-1917 Born in Verdun, Louis-Émile Durandelle is known for his portrayal of important construction projects that helped Paris achieve its unique mix of ancient and modern architecture during the second half of the 19th century. In partnership with photographer Hyacinthe César Delmaet (1828-1862), or perhaps with his wife Clémence Jacob Delmaet, whom Durandelle married after Delmaet's death, he recorded the construction and details of some of the city's great new building projects -- including the Sacre Coeur,… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
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