Albert Kahn - Paris 1911-1929 - Portfolio I - Limited Edition - 45 Color Plates

Exceptional portfolio from the Albert Kahn collections, entitled Paris 1911-1929, bringing together a remarkable collection of color photographic views of the capital at the beginning of the 20th century.

This work is part of the famous Archives de la Planète project, initiated by Albert Kahn, aimed at documenting the world through the first color photographs (autochromes).

The present copy is part of a limited edition of 40 copies, this one bearing number 37. It includes 45 loose plates, meticulously reproduced from the original autochromes, preserved in their original portfolio.

Features:

Features...

Features:

• Title: Paris 1911-1929
• Collection : Albert Kahn
• Print run : 40 numbered copies
• Copy : n°37
• Contents : 45 free color plates
• Technique : reproduction of autochromes
• Presentation : original publisher's portfolio
• Condition: very good condition, complete, fresh plates

Interest:
A rare testament to nascent color photography, this set illustrates pre-war and inter-war Paris with poetry and precision. A sought-after piece for photography collectors and Paris history buffs alike.