The Refectory of the Imperial Asylum at Vincennes — Charles Nègre | DiscoverArt

The Refectory of the Imperial Asylum at Vincennes

1858–59

Salted paper print from glass negative

34.2 × 42.5 cm (13.5 × 16.7 in)

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