One of the first photographs of the Eiffel Tower (1889)

Original albumin photograph of the illustrious Eiffel Tower, almost 125 years ago, during the Universal Exhibition of 1889.

Original albumin photograph of the Eiffel Tower during the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris. Unknown photographer. 9.5 cm x 12 cm. Good condition, normal stains considering the more than 120 years of age of the document.

The Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, is the symbol of France and the most visited paid monument in the world. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel to be the entrance to the Universal Exhibition of 1889.

Albumin proofs allowed for greater contrast and more detailed images than on salted paper (previous photographic process). It was the most common process in the world until 1880, gradually decreasing until 1895.

Here we have one of the first photographs of the most symbolic monument of the French capital.