Vue générale de Saint-Ouen

Art Historical Context

**Vue générale de Saint-Ouen (1852–54) by Edmond Bacot captures a panorama of the magnificent Gothic abbey church of Saintuen in Rouen, France This salted paper print from a glass negative offers visitors a rare glimpse into mid-19th-century urban life, blending the soaring spires of the cathedral with the surrounding cityscape. Bacot, a pioneering French photographer active in Normandy, documented architectural treasures like Saint-Ouen—often called the "Parthenon of France" for its Flamboyant Gothic mastery—preserving them in an era before widespread preservation efforts. The medium is a hi...