Gezicht op de aanleg van het Viaduc d'Auteuil over de Seine bij Point-du-Jour before 1865

This photograph, "Gezicht op de aanleg van het Viaduc d'Auteuil over de Seine bij Point-du-Jour," by French photographer Hippolyte-Auguste Collard (1811-1887) captures a view of the construction of the Viaduc d'Auteuil over the Seine River near Point-du-Jour in Paris. The image depicts the bridge under construction, with scaffolding and other building materials visible, as well as boats and barges on the water. Collard was known for his photography of architecture and urban scenes, and this work offers a glimpse into the 19th-century construction of Paris. The photo is a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in the city's development.