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Attributed to Adolphe Braun, French Carbon Photograph After “Le Drame"

$1,950
£1,457.68
€1,681.46
CA$2,730
A$2,884.70
CHF 1,551.41
MX$34,535.21
NOK 19,437.30
SEK 17,801.75
DKK 12,558.55

About the Item

Attributed to Adolphe Braun (French, 1812–1877), this 19th-century carbon print depicts Le Drame, one of the monumental sculptural groups created for the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera). The image is taken after the celebrated albumen photograph by Louis-Émile Durandelle (French, 1839–1917), whose documentation of Charles Garnier’s opera house formed the influential publication Le Nouvel Opéra de Paris – Statues Décoratives. Carbon printing, prized for its tonal depth, permanence, and resistance to fading, was often employed for high-quality reproductions of important photographic works. The present print reflects the sculptural clarity and dramatic modeling of Durandelle’s original albumen image, while offering the richer surface and stability associated with the carbon process. Braun’s firm was among the most important photographic publishers in Europe and is well documented for issuing refined reproductions of architectural and sculptural subjects for collectors, institutions, and academies. The print is mounted on board, taped at the sides into a mat, and presented in a later wood frame under UV-protective plexiglass, making it ready for display. Both scholarly and decorative, the work functions equally well as a reference object or a visually striking example of 19th-century French photographic practice. Dimensions: Image: 15.5" H × 10.25" W Framed: 25.75" H × 19.75" W Condition: Good vintage condition. A few small rough areas to the surface of the print (see photographs), consistent with age and handling. Matting and frame later. Provenance: Property from an Important Boston Art Collection.
  • Attributed to:
    Adolphe Braun (Retailer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Morristown, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5990248439272

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