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Pont-de-Buis, on the Doufine, France
The Cleveland Museum of Art

Pont-de-Buis, on the Doufine, France

Description

Extending railway service required the construction of railway bridges such as this masonry viaduct which crosses the Doufine River near Pont-de-Buis. Jules DuClos shows it under construction, with timbers supporting the arches and a man standing in the river below.

Dimensions

33.8 × 30.1 cm

Movement / Period

Photography

Accession No

1996.242

Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Jules DuClos (French, 1824–1879)

Photography • France, 19th century • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries