Vallé de Lur prise du chemin de Sasie à St-Sauveur 1850

Joseph Vigier's 1850 calotype photograph, "Vallé de Lur prise du chemin de Sasie à St-Sauveur," showcases a picturesque valley scene. The image captures a winding river flowing through a lush landscape, flanked by trees and rocky banks. The distant mountain range adds depth and grandeur to the composition, creating a serene and evocative landscape. This work exemplifies the evolving artistic potential of photography in the mid-19th century, as photographers like Vigier experimented with capturing the beauty of nature through the lens. The work is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.