Gezicht op het Palais de l'Industrie ten tijde van de Exposition Universelle van 1885 in Parijs 1855

This photograph, "Gezicht op het Palais de l'Industrie ten tijde van de Exposition Universelle van 1885 in Parijs," by Édouard Baldus, captures the grand architecture of the Palais de l'Industrie in Paris during the 1855 World Fair. Baldus, a pioneer of architectural photography, uses a crisp and detailed style to showcase the building's intricate design. The photograph, taken from a frontal perspective, emphasizes the building's monumental scale and symmetrical composition, highlighting the ornate facade and grand entrance. The photograph serves as a historical document of the Exposition Universelle and its iconic venue, offering a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of the event.