Church at Auvers
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white photo of a small stone church with tall narrow windows. The building sits on a little hill, surrounded by bare trees. The sky above is light and flat. Baldus took this shot as part of a series documenting railroad sights. He focused on the church’s simple Gothic lines and rough texture. The trees have no leaves, so you really notice the church’s shape. If you like this style, check out Édouard Baldus (French, 1813–1889).
