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Cascade at the Mare aux biches (Does’ Pond), Bois de Boulogne

1858–1860
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 692
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
Although this grotto was made of stones imported from the nearby forest of Fontainebleau, the Mare aux biches next to it was one of the few natural ponds in the park.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cascade at the Mare aux biches (Does’ Pond), Bois de Boulogne
  • Artist: Charles Marville (French, Paris 1813–1879 Paris)
  • Date: 1858–1860
  • Medium: Albumen silver print from glass negative
  • Dimensions: 26 × 35.6 cm (10 1/4 × 14 in.)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs

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