Who created "[Berne]"?

[Berne] was created by Adolphe Braun in ca. 1870.

When was "[Berne]" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1870.

Is "[Berne]" in the public domain?

Yes, [Berne] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

[Berne]

Adolphe Braun

ca. 1870

Medium

Carbon print

Dimensions

Approx. 9 x 19

Classification

Photographs

Department

Photographs

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gilman Collection, Purchase, Ann Tenenbaum and Thomas H. Lee Gift, 2005

Accession Number

2005.100.1338

Art Historical Context

**Berne**, a captivating carbon print by French photographer Adolphe Braun around 1870, offers a panoramic glimpse of Bern, Switzerland's historic cityscape. Spanning approximately 9 x 19 inches, this-format image likely captures the medieval charm of Bern's arcaded streets, fountains, and towers along the Aare River, evoking city's enduring role as a cultural hub in the heart of Europe. Braun, a master of 19th-century photography, extensively to document architectural treasures, blending technical precision with an artistic eye that rivaled painting. The carbon print medium was revolutionary...

[Berne]

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