Maison Carrée à Nîmes 1853

This 1853 photograph, "Maison Carrée à Nîmes," by Edouard Baldus, depicts the Maison Carrée, a Roman temple in Nîmes, France. Baldus was a pioneer of architectural photography, and this image showcases his precise and detailed style. The photograph captures the temple's grandeur, emphasizing the symmetry of its columns and the intricate details of its facade. The Maison Carrée, a well-preserved Roman temple, is considered a remarkable example of Roman architecture. This work is part of Baldus’s series on French architecture, which aimed to document the architectural heritage of his country, using a large format camera and meticulously crafted prints. The photograph captures the temple in a direct and unadorned manner, reflecting the aesthetic of 19th-century architectural photography.