Démolition de la chapelle, hôpital Trousseau, 12ème arrondissement, Paris, PH81907, En 05–1905

Author(s): barry, jean (in 1913), photographer other title: hopital trousseau - demolition of the chapel (title awarded) production date: in 05–1905 type(s) of object(s): photography, graphic arts name(s): photography materials and techniques: gelatin-silver print dimensions - artwork: height: 22cm width: 17. 2cm dimensions - old assembly: height: 50cm width: 37. 8cm description: print laminated on an old montage placed in a polyester sleeve. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration - registration on the front iconographic description: demolition of the chapel, trousseau hospital, 12th arrondissement, paris historical commentary: in the minutes of the old paris commission of may 11, 1905, p. 88: ratification of an "emergency order for a photograph, taken during its demolition, of the old foundling chapel in the faubourg saint-antoine. The view is taken at the moment when only a single section of wall remains, standing in the middle of the ruins and still showing the painted calvary of the main altar, flanked by two ionic pilasters. The striking aspect of this demolition deserved to be recorded. This will probably be the last souvenir of the hospital chapel of the chancellor of aligre which will enter the boxes of the carnavalet museum. " name of donor, testator, seller: commission du vieux paris date of acquisition: 1905 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: ph81907. Date: En 05–1905.