Universal Exposition, Paris. Footbridge of the Alma Bridge
(Exposition universelle, Paris. La Passerelle du pont de l'Alma)
1889
Medium
glass lantern slide
Measurements
6.9 × 7.2 cm (image) 8.4 × 10.0 cm (slide)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Dr Robert Wilson Collection. Gift of Dr Robert Wilson, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
inscribed (vertically) in pen and ink on paper label on support reverse u.l.: (…illeg) Passerelle de l'Alma / Exposition 1889
Accession Number
2014.753
Department
International Photography
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