[Entrance to the Port of Boulogne] 1855

Edouard Baldus, a pioneering French photographer, captured the "Entrance to the Port of Boulogne" in 1855. This calotype print showcases Baldus's mastery of the medium, capturing the intricate details of the harbor's architecture. The image depicts a sweeping view of the port's entrance, framed by two long breakwaters leading to a channel of water. The photograph's sharp focus and meticulous composition highlight Baldus's dedication to capturing the beauty of the industrial world. This work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to the early development of photography as a form of documentation and artistic expression.