Louis Vignes

French, 1831 - 1896

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The image shows a rugged landscape with a river flowing through a canyon between two steep hillsides. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking down along the river as it winds from the foreground towards the horizon, which is approximately one-third from the top of the image. On the horizon, part of the river and the narrowing path of the canyon are visible. The left hillside is covered with dark foliage, while the right side features layered rock formations with sparse trees. The image appears to be a detailed illustration with fine brushstrokes or pencil work depicting the textures of rocks, trees, and water. The color palette is monochromatic, predominantly black, gray, and white, creating a dramatic and stark visual contrast. In the distance, there are partly cloudy skies adding depth to the composition.
Louis Vignes, Charles Nègre, Vallée du Nahr-El-Kelb (El Kelb Valley of the Nahr), 1864–1868, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.5

Vallée du Nahr-El-Kelb (El Kelb Valley of the Nahr)

Louis Vignes, Charles Nègre · 1864–1868 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.5

The image depicts a landscape with large, irregular stone blocks scattered everywhere. Two people in dark clothing sit among the stones. One person is on the left, resting against a stone, while the other is in the center-right, gazing ahead. The horizon is not clearly visible due to overcast skies. The color scheme is monochromatic with earthy tones. The stones have a rough texture, with wild grass growing between them. In the distance, a line of stone blocks extends to the horizon, blending with the sky.
Louis Vignes, Ruins near Beirut, Lebanon, 1864, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.67.1

Ruins near Beirut, Lebanon

Louis Vignes · 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.67.1

The image shows an ancient ruin with classical columns against a pale sky. There are scattered stones and debris near the columns, with a person sitting among them. In the background, there are hills and the horizon. The image is monochromatic with sepia tones, emphasizing the antiquity of the scene. Soft lighting creates shadows that highlight the details of the columns and rocks.
Louis Vignes, Mausolée à l'Extrémité Ouest de la Colonnade, Palmyre (Mausoleum at the Western End of the Colonnade, Palmyra), 1864, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D, 2018.23.29

Mausolée à l'Extrémité Ouest de la Colonnade, Palmyre (Mausoleum at the Western End of the Colonnade, Palmyra)

Louis Vignes · 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.23.29