Who painted South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station?

South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station was painted by Édouard Baldus in 1855.

Where can I see South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station?

South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station?

South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station

Édouard Baldus , 1855

South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station is a photography by the Impressionist artist Édouard Baldus. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1991.306
Credit line: Gift of Maria Marewski and Robert Mann

About this work

Overview

South Gable of the Boulogne Railway Station is a photograph by Édouard Baldus, dated to around 1855. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this work.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a serene street scene leading to a substantial building with a glass roof and arched entrance, likely a railway station, a novel architectural form at the time. The building's mixed brick and stone façade is fronted by a fence.

Technique & Style

The photograph appears aged, with a faded quality that enhances its historical character. The pale, hazy sky and the depiction of architectural details suggest Baldus's attention to the interplay of light and structure.