Gustave Marissiaux

Belgian, 1872 - 1929

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The image shows a low vantage point near the edge of a body of water, with a view of a stone structure and buildings aligned along a coastline. The horizon is low with dark silhouettes of the buildings. The image is in sepia tone. The water is dark, reflecting light, leading towards the stone buildings. The sky is overcast, and the scene appears quiet.
Gustave Marissiaux, Roscoff, 1907, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.24

Roscoff

Gustave Marissiaux · 1907 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.24

The image shows a serene waterscape with a low angle view near the water level. The horizon is positioned in the middle, and in the distance, there is a grand, domed building and a tall tower surrounded by a soft haze. The style resembles early photography with a slightly grainy texture. The image is in a monochrome sepia tone. A gondola with a gondolier is close to the viewer while two other gondolas can be seen further away. The scene captures a tranquil moment focusing on light and shadow playing across the water and sky.
Gustave Marissiaux, Une Matinée, 1905, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.25

Une Matinée

Gustave Marissiaux · 1905 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.25

This is a photograph of an industrial landscape with figures engaged in construction work on a mound of earth beneath a large, wooden structure. The scene is captured in black-and-white, giving it a historical or vintage feel. The photograph showcases an elevated platform in the background with two silhouetted figures standing. The foreground presents rugged terrain with loose earth and rocks, where additional figures appear to be engaged in manual labor. The sky above is cloudy with diffused sunlight casting soft illumination over the workers and construction scene. The composition highlights hard labor and industrialization.
Gustave Marissiaux, Le Terril, 1901, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.26

Le Terril

Gustave Marissiaux · 1901 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.26