Description
The album of collotypes documents the Barcelona Exposition of 1888. Included are
birds-eye views of the exposition grounds; the greenhouse; the Hemicycle; the Maritime section; exteriors of individual pavilions;
and interior displays
including those in the Palace of Fine Arts, the Hall of Agriculture and the Palace of Industry.
Background
The Cuban-born photographer, Pau Audouard, moved to Barcelona in 1879 where he opened the photography studio Audouard y cía.
In 1888 he was appointed
official photographer of the Exposición Universal de Barcelona.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
(60 photographs in 1 album)
Restrictions
Contact Library Reproductions and
Permissions.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.