Falaise Castle 1856

architecture

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charcoal drawing

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carved into stone

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"Falaise Castle" is a striking 1856 salt print photograph by Alfred Capel Cure, depicting the imposing ruins of Falaise Castle in Normandy, France. The image showcases the castle's dramatic setting atop a rocky cliff, with the town of Falaise visible in the distance. Cure, known for his architectural photography, captures the castle's grandeur and decay with meticulous detail, highlighting the stonework and vegetation that have taken root in its walls. This photograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the rich history and picturesque landscape of Normandy.