Two nearly identical photographic prints mounted to a yellow card depicting the ruined Hotel de Ville facade: the classical-style building with an arched main entrance, rectangular windows with arched pediments, pilasters, and figurative sculptures in niches; central windows and roof blown out; wooden fence in front of structure; "RUINES DE PARIS, J.R PHOT." printed in black ink on left side; "L'Hotel de Ville" handwritten in black ink on reverse.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
J. R.
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1871 - 1873
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
(See Description)
Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
MP.2001.60
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
3-3/8 in
Width
6-3/4 in
Depth
1/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 6 3/4 x 1/16 in. (8.6 x 17.1 x 0.1 cm)
Material
Albumen print, paper board
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Both prints faded, soiled, and with small light-brown stains; light brown stains on reverse.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom