Roquefavour 1860 - 1862

Edouard Baldus's "Roquefavour" (1860-1862) is a stunning example of 19th-century architectural photography. This salt print showcases the grandeur of the Roquefavour Aqueduct, a monumental structure near Aix-en-Provence, France. Baldus, a pioneer of architectural photography, captured the aqueduct's scale and intricate details with remarkable clarity, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow on the stone arches. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the early days of photography and its ability to document the world's architectural wonders.