Les Praz, Chamonix and the Aiguille du Dru, France.
Frith and Co. [photographers]
Category
Photographs
Date
1850 - 1875
Materials
Card
Measurements
306 x 382 mm
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1520808
Summary
An albumen print in landscape format, depicting the mountain village of Les Praz in the valley of Chamonix in the foreground and steep mountains in the background - the Aiguille du Dru (part of the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps). The print is mounted on heavy white card. There is some foxing. Markings: Recto: Handwritten in pencil, bottom left of the card is "Chamonix Les Praz and the Aiguille du Dru". Verso: No markings.
Makers and roles
Frith and Co. [photographers] , photographer and publisher