Ferrier And Soulier Glass Plate Stereo View "the Paris Opera" C. 1875 Vintage Photograph

A very fine stereoscopic glass plate, circa 1875, measuring 8.5 x 17 cm. Paris, New Opera. The intricate architectural details of the opera house's façade, with its sculptures, columns, and refined ornamentation, are rendered with great clarity. The surrounding Parisian cityscape, with its buildings and a few figures, offers a glimpse into the urban environment of the Belle Époque. The Ferrier and Soulier company was founded by Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-1889) and Charles Soulier (1816-1886) in 1859. It specialized in the production of stereoscopic views. Soulier plates depicted a variety of subjects, including landscapes, monuments, city scenes, and historical events. Stereoscopic glass plates were considered high-quality products and aesthetically superior to paper stereoscopies. They were heavier and more fragile, but offered better image quality and a more immersive viewing experience. The works of Ferrier and Soulier are now considered collector's items. [Link to website: https://www.lavalisearlesienne.com/product-page/ferrier-et-soulier-plaque-de-verre-vue-st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o-l-op%C3%A9ra-de-paris-circa-1875]