Hotel de Ville d'Audenarde 1851 - 1855

Eugène Desplanques, a French photographer active in the mid-19th century, captured the grandeur of Audenarde's City Hall in this 1851-1855 photograph. The image showcases the building's intricate Gothic architecture, highlighting the ornate details of the facade and the towering spire. The delicate balance of light and shadow, a hallmark of Desplanques' work, further accentuates the building's majestic presence. This photograph, part of a series documenting historic Belgian landmarks, offers a glimpse into the architectural beauty of the past.