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View of Angoulême

c. 1844

Paul Michel Hossard

(French, 1787–1862)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
daguerreotype, applied color
Measurements
Image: 7.5 x 10.3 cm (2 15/16 x 4 1/16 in.); Matted: 25.4 x 30.5 cm (10 x 12 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1996.21
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Location
Not on view
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Description

Paul Michel Hossard was an amateur daguerreotypist, especially noted for his architectural views. Rather than depicting a famous monument or landmark, this informal composition captures the charm of courtyards and houses in a small city in western France. The dominant horizontal lines of the buildings are contrasted with the soft, organic forms of the foliage. The presence of a breeze is suggested by the slight blurring of the tallest trees—the result of the long exposure time needed to make this image.

View of Angoulême

c. 1844

Paul Michel Hossard

(French, 1787–1862)
France, 19th century

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