Gezicht op de kathedraal en een fontein in een park in Chihuahua by R.D. Cleveland

Gezicht op de kathedraal en een fontein in een park in Chihuahua before 1883

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print, photography, albumen-print

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16_19th-century

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print

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landscape

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photography

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orientalism

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cityscape

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albumen-print

Dimensions: height 255 mm, width 160 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This photographic print presents the cathedral and a fountain in a park in Chihuahua. Notice how the cathedral, with its twin towers, stands as a testament to faith and power. Such architectural grandeur echoes across continents and centuries, reminiscent of the great cathedrals of Europe. These towering structures serve as symbols of spiritual aspiration, striving to reach the divine. The fountain, a source of life-giving water, is found in countless cultures, from ancient Roman forums to the Islamic courtyards. Water, as a motif, is deeply rooted in the human psyche, representing purification, renewal, and the unconscious depths of the soul. Such architectural and natural elements connect us to a shared history, a collective memory that resonates in our subconscious, reminding us that art is a dialogue across time, echoing the universal human experiences.

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