About This Image

This accompanied a group of daguerreotypes by Bayard, which are also available. An important historical reference image of Notre Dame before its 19th-century restoration.

A major restoration effort began in 1843 under the supervision of architects Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus and Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, which was spurred by a larger renewal of interest in Gothic architecture. Viollet-le-Duc completed his controversial restoration work in 1864.

Many of the building’s iconic features date to the 19th-century restorations. These include the crossing spire that collapsed in the recent fire. It also includes the many gargoyles and chimeras that peer out from the upper parts of the cathedral, many of which are modern replacements of medieval sculptures.

The 19th century also saw the construction of the parvis, or square in front of the cathedral, which significantly altered how one encounters the structure. Visitors to the cathedral now have a much larger area from which to view the front of the building which facilitates spectacular views of the cathedral’s twin towers.

In this photo Its central spire has not yet been added. That spire had to replace the original, which had been completely removed in the 18th century because of instability.

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Notre Dame, Paris
Hippolyte Bayard Notre Dame, Paris

Price $25,000

Main Image
Description

Ref.# 16053

Medium Salt print from a calotype negative

Mount in original passe-partout mount

Photo Date 1843c  Print Date 1843c

Dimensions 6 x 8 in. (152 x 203 mm)

Photo Country France

Photographer Country France

Contact

Alex Novak and Marthe Smith

Email info@vintageworks.net

Phone +1-215-518-6962

Company
Contemporary Works / Vintage Works, Ltd.



 

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