Grand Tour: what the archives reveal
Guided tour of the Centre d'Iconographie in connection with the "Grand Tour" exhibition
Thursday 7 November, 18:00Passed
Bibliothèque de Genève
The photographs of Auguste Garcin and his successor John Jullien, produced between 1865 and 1890, are preserved at the Centre d'Iconographie de la Bibliothèque de Genève. Dive into the history of these collections with Eloi Contesse, curator at the Library, and Ursula Baume Cousam, scientific assistant.
Discover how the development of photographic techniques at the end of the 19th century considerably amplified the distribution of landscapes (already made famous by painters and engravers), in a variety of formats, from visiting cards to postcards.
Schedule: Thursday, November 07, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Visit free of charge without registration, subject to availability
Duration: 1h30