Louis-Auguste Bisson

French, 1814 - 1876

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This is a photograph of the entrance of a historic building. The image shows the architectural details of the building, including a large arched doorway with stone carvings and statues. Above the doorway are leaded glass windows set in a gothic-style arch, decorated with vine motifs and sculptures. The facade is made of weathered stone blocks. Steps lead to a pair of aged wooden doors at the entrance.
Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Louis-Auguste Bisson, Tours, Portail de L'Église Saint Symphorien (Tours, Entry of the Church of Saint Symphorien), c. 1865, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.4

Tours, Portail de L'Église Saint Symphorien (Tours, Entry of the Church of Saint Symphorien)

Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Louis-Auguste Bisson · c. 1865 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.4

The image shows a mountainous landscape with rugged terrain. Snow-capped mountains dominate the horizon with jagged peaks. Tall pine trees are scattered across rocky terrain. Wooden structures blend into the landscape. The color palette is sepia, with soft shadows and highlights, creating depth in the scene.
Louis-Auguste Bisson, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Chalet de Handeck, Hasli Valley, Canton Bern, Switzerland, c. 1860, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1997.62.1

Chalet de Handeck, Hasli Valley, Canton Bern, Switzerland

Louis-Auguste Bisson, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson · c. 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.62.1

The image shows the Cathedral of Notre Dame with a slightly elevated perspective, showcasing its grand architecture. The cathedral dominates the scene with its twin towers rising against the sky. Details of the intricate stonework and gothic detailing are captured with crisp and precise brushstrokes. The sepia color palette gives the image an old-world, timeless quality. A cobblestone street leads up to the cathedral's entrance, flanked by buildings on the left and trees on the right. In the distance, the facades and archways of Notre Dame create depth and grandeur.
Louis-Auguste Bisson, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson, Notre-Dame, 1850s, photogravure, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2023.33.2

Notre-Dame

Louis-Auguste Bisson, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson · 1850s · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2023.33.2