Adolphe Braun

French, 1812 - 1877

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The image shows a snowy mountain landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the frame, displaying rugged peaks under a clear sky. Several figures are on the snow-covered slope, dressed for a mountaineering expedition. A small peak with a rocky pinnacle is prominent near the center-right, with footprints on its surface. The color palette features sepia tones, giving a vintage quality. The sky blends into the snow and mountain shadows. The figures and equipment provide scale to the landscape.
Adolphe Braun, Summit of Mont Titlis, Switzerland, 1866, carbon print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2002.82.1

Summit of Mont Titlis, Switzerland

Adolphe Braun · 1866 · carbon print ·  Accession ID  2002.82.1

This image shows an old stone ruin surrounded by foliage. The structure has archways and is covered in vines and trees. A wooden fence runs in the foreground. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting textures and contrasts. Light and shadow play up the decay of the structure.
Adolphe Braun, The Exploded Tower, Heidelberg Castle, c. 1865, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1997.61.1

The Exploded Tower, Heidelberg Castle

Adolphe Braun · c. 1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.61.1

The image shows a man standing in the center, flanked by two cows. The man wears a hat, white shirt, dark vest, and pants. He has a mustache and is looking down, shadowed by his hat. He holds a stick or lead in his right hand, connected to the cow on the left. On the right, a young boy holds the lead of the other cow. The boy wears a flat cap, jacket, and pants and stands behind the cow. The background is a blurred outdoor landscape with leafless trees, suggesting a rural setting. The ground is grassy, extending into the distance.
Adolphe Braun, Landscape, c. 1864, albumen silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D, 2018.23.6

Landscape

Adolphe Braun · c. 1864 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.23.6

The image shows a floral wreath made up of various large flowers and leaves, including dahlias, chrysanthemums, and clusters of small blossoms arranged in a circular formation. The color palette is monochromatic, possibly sepia-toned, creating a vintage aesthetic. The floral arrangement fills most of the frame, with the flowers arranged evenly in a circle, against a solid, untextured background.
Adolphe Braun, Floral and Berry Wreath, c. 1855, salted paper print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro in honor of Sarah Greenough, 2019.111.1

Floral and Berry Wreath

Adolphe Braun · c. 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2019.111.1

Bibliography

1979

  • Rosenblum, Naomi. "Adolphe Braun: a 19th Century Career in Photography." History of Photography 3:4 (October 1979): pp. 357-372.