Ypres, Belgium

Auguste-Rosalie Bisson

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned photograph of a large, ornate building with a tall spire and many arches. The building has a long, low section with many arches along its base, and a taller section with a steeply pitched roof and several spires. There are several other buildings visible in the background, including a church with a tall steeple. The foreground is a cobblestone street or plaza. The building appears to be made of stone and features Gothic architectural details such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. The roof is made of slate tiles and has a complex arrangement of gables and chimneys. The overall effect is one of grandeur and historical significance. Ypres, Belgium by Auguste-Rosalie Bisson is a photograph likely taken in the late 19th century.