c. 1856
Chartres Cathedral: Detail of Sculpture, Royal Portal (12 Century)
Charles NègreFrench, 1820 - 1880
Charles Nègre developed an early, sophisticated version of photogravure in the 1850s, and used it to produce large-scale prints of Chartres Cathedral, which had recently undergone restorations.
This record is part of an ongoing effort to share accurate and evolving information. If you notice anything we should improve, we welcome your feedback at [email protected]
Images on this site are shared for educational use. For image rights, permissions, or to learn more about image rights and access, email [email protected]