This is a photograph of a ceremonial gathering in front of a grand building entrance. The image shows a group of individuals arranged in a semi-circle facing towards the camera. Some are standing on the steps leading to a large arched doorway. The building's facade is detailed with brickwork and decorative elements around the doorway. Many individuals are holding or waving hats in the air. The crowd includes people in various attires such as dark suits and lighter clothing. The photograph captures a historical moment and the architecture and clothing styles indicate the time period. A gravel…
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Asile Impérial de Vincennes: le 15 Août, le Salut à l'Empereur

Charles Nègre (French, 1820 - 1880)

1859

Medium
albumen silver print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
image/sheet: 32.4 × 44.1 cm (12 3/4 × 17 3/8 in.) ; mount: 47 × 61.6 cm (18 1/2 × 24 1/4 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line
Patrons' Permanent Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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