Huis bij de watermolen in Le Hameau de la Reine bij het Petit Trianon 1860 - 1880

This stereoscopic photograph, titled "Huis bij de watermolen in Le Hameau de la Reine bij het Petit Trianon," was created by Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy between 1860 and 1880. The image captures a charming, thatched-roof cottage nestled amidst trees. Lamy's masterful use of light and shadow gives the scene a sense of depth and realism. The photograph provides a glimpse into the serene beauty of the "Hameau de la Reine" (Queen's Hamlet) located within the grounds of the Petit Trianon, a small palace built by King Louis XV for his mistress Madame de Pompadour. This meticulously recreated rustic village, commissioned by Queen Marie Antoinette, was a popular subject for photographers in the 19th century.