Façade van het Palais du gouvernement de Nancy before 1896

This black and white photograph, taken before 1896 by an anonymous artist, shows the facade of the Palais du gouvernement in Nancy, France. The image features the building's impressive classical architecture, highlighted by a row of columns and a balcony with a balustrade. The building’s grand scale and symmetrical design are emphasized by the photograph’s focus on the structure's central axis. The image is a valuable document of the Palais du gouvernement’s architectural style and provides a glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of the time.