Large-format architectural study by Charles Marville, Paris showing the Hotel de Ville in Angouleme, France. Vintage albumen print circa 1860 on period mount 17 x 23.5 inches (44x59 cm). Print size 14.25 x 10.75 inches (37x28 cm).   Price: $550.   ( Inventory# eo101e )

While the mount of this image lacks Marville's blindstamp, it was found with a group of otherwise identically-mounted Marville images of the same subject. Marville is produced a series of studies of the Hotel de Ville in Angouleme for the building's architect, Paul Abadie, as it was constructed in the period 1858-1869.

Some light foxing and stains visible in upper half of print.

Mount has some foxing, stains and wear.

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Last updated April 10, 2024