Nîmes, Amphithéâtre 1860 - 1862

This is a 19th century photograph titled "Nîmes, Amphithéâtre" by the French photographer Édouard Baldus, and is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The photo depicts the Roman amphitheater in the city of Nîmes, France. The photo is taken at a low angle, capturing the grandeur and scale of the ancient structure. Baldus was one of the pioneers of architectural photography, and his work contributed to the documentation and appreciation of historical sites during the 19th century.