Los 4094

Stahl, Théophile Auguste
(1828-1877)Views of Rio de Janeiro

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Views of Rio de Janeiro. 1860s. 25 albumen prints, some with rounded corners. Each ca. 19,5 x 24,5 cm or reverse.

This cohesive group of photographs offers a rare visual record of Rio de Janeiro in the mid-19th century, attributed to the French-born photographer Théophile Auguste Stahl. The views range from prominent landmarks, such as the Imperial Military Academy at Praia Vermelha, the Arsenal da Marinha, and Glória Hill, to sweeping panoramas of the city’s hills and coastline. Several images highlight the urban development of central neighborhoods like Santa Teresa, while others emphasize the dramatic natural setting of Guanabara Bay with Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado in the distance. Stahl’s precise compositions convey both the architectural ambition and evolving topography of imperial Rio during a period of dynamic transformation. – Some very light scuff marks, minimal foxing as well as a small tear on one print and light fading along the edges of some prints, otherwise all strong tonal prints in near excellent condition.