Viaduc de l'Iser 1860 - 1862

Edouard Baldus's "Viaduc de l'Iser" is a stunning example of 19th-century photography, capturing the grandeur of a newly constructed bridge spanning the Isère River in France. The image, printed in a crisp salted paper print, showcases the bridge's imposing architecture and the serene landscape surrounding it. Baldus, a pioneer of architectural photography, used his camera to document the rapidly changing technological landscape of his time, and this image perfectly exemplifies his ability to blend artistic composition with a documentary approach.