Paviljoen van de Verenigde Staten op de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1878 1878

This is a stereoscopic card made in 1878 by JF, depicting the United States Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. The composition emphasizes symmetry and depth, inviting the viewer into a three-dimensional space. The pavilion, rendered in soft sepia tones, presents a study in architectural form, where lines and planes intersect to define its structure. The photographic medium captures the texture of the building's facade, highlighting its material presence. This stereoscopic view, with its dual images, plays with perception. By mimicking binocular vision, it destabilizes the traditional flatness of the photographic plane. The act of viewing becomes an exploration of space and perspective. The photograph engages with the late 19th-century fascination with technology and representation. Consider the way the stereoscopic format transforms the viewing experience. It’s not merely a record but an active construction of reality, inviting us to question the nature of seeing itself.