Exterieur van de concertzaal van het Château des Fleurs te Marseille 1862 - 1876

Here is a stereoscopic photograph by Jean Andrieu, capturing the exterior of the concert hall at the Château des Fleurs in Marseille. This card presents two nearly identical images, set side by side, to create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The composition emphasizes the concert hall's architectural structure through a formal and symmetrical arrangement. Light plays a crucial role, creating sharp contrasts and deep shadows that accentuate the building's details and volume. The colonnades draw the eye, inviting a gaze into the building’s interior. The photograph’s construction, through its use of duplication and symmetry, destabilizes our perception of space. This technique encourages us to think about how we perceive depth and reality.