{"product_id":"antique-print-9","title":"Dôme des Invalides, Steel Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refined steel engraving captures the Dôme des Invalides at a pivotal moment in both artistic and French history. Published by Chamouin as plate 25 in his celebrated 'Vues de Paris' series, the print is notable for being based on a daguerreotype photograph, representing the fascinating intersection of traditional printmaking and the revolutionary new technology of photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents Jules Hardouin-Mansart's Baroque masterpiece with meticulous architectural accuracy, its gilded dome rising majestically against a dramatic sky. Elegant Parisians in period dress animate the foreground, lending scale and atmosphere to the scene. The print likely dates from shortly after 1840, when Napoleon Bonaparte's remains were ceremonially interred beneath this very dome, transforming it into a site of intense patriotic pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of early Victorian French topographical printmaking, this piece bridges the gap between artistic tradition and technological innovation. An excellent addition to collections of Paris views, architectural prints, or the history of photography's influence on the visual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamouïn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44940499124339,"sku":"AP7690","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_0672f2d0-e690-4c77-9d88-99688ecd67e0.jpg?v=1781202631","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/antique-print-9","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}