Reims_ buttresses of the cathedral c. 1855

This 1855 photograph by Bisson Frères, a duo of French photographers, captures a perspective of the Reims Cathedral. The image focuses on the cathedral’s impressive buttresses, showing the viewer a row of stone pillars, with an open space in the center, creating an illusion of depth and scale. This work, now housed in the Städel Museum, demonstrates the photographic duo's mastery of capturing architectural details and their interest in exploring the grandeur of historical sites.