Louis Lafon

French, active 1870s - 1890s

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This is a photograph of the interior of an industrial foundry. The image shows a spacious workshop filled with heavy machinery, various metal tools, and casting molds organized throughout the floor. Large mechanical structures and gears dominate the scene, along with metal beams and chains hanging from the ceiling. Light entering from windows and openings in the ceiling casts intricate shadows, adding depth and highlighting the rugged texture of the brick walls. The image conveys a sense of organized chaos, reflecting the industrious nature of the space.
Louis Lafon, La Fonderie (The Foundry), 1880s, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D, 2018.23.13

La Fonderie (The Foundry)

Louis Lafon · 1880s · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.23.13

This is a photograph of an industrial workshop. The image shows a large factory space filled with steel structures and machinery components arranged throughout the area. The workshop has a high ceiling supported by metal beams and trusses. The floor is cluttered with tools and equipment, while light enters through tall windows on the walls, illuminating specific sections of the factory. The photograph captures the details of the industrial setting, emphasizing the materials and construction processes within this space.
Louis Lafon, Factory Interior, 1880s, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2008.74.1

Factory Interior

Louis Lafon · 1880s · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2008.74.1