This is a photograph of an industrial construction scene. The image shows a structure of scaffolding and iron beams at a construction site. Details like beams, metal rails, and columns are visible, along with wooden scaffolding. The presence of light and shadows creates contrasts and textures on the metal surfaces.

Workers on Girders of Auditorium, New Paris Opera

c. 1867

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 4700 × 3443px

Description

This is a photograph of an industrial construction scene. The image shows a structure of scaffolding and iron beams at a construction site. Details like beams, metal rails, and columns are visible, along with wooden scaffolding. The presence of light and shadows creates contrasts and textures on the metal surfaces.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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