About This Vintage Postcard
This antique tinted postcard features the west facade of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens in France. The image showcases the intricate Gothic architecture, including the three large sculpted portals, the massive rose window, and the mismatched north and south towers. As a tinted print, it uses subtle hand-applied or lithographic colors over a monochrome base to highlight the architectural depth and the sky.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1905–1915)
City: Amiens
State: Somme
Region: Hauts-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Amiens Cathedral, Gothic Cathedrals, French Architecture, Religious Landmarks, Somme History.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back (Carte Postale)
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: L. Caron
Publisher: L. Caron, phot.-édit., Amiens
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Tinted Collotype
Additional Information
The reverse side is labeled "Carte Postale" with the French "Correspondance" and "Adresse" sections, identifying it as a divided back card produced after 1904. The side margin credits L. Caron, a well-known local photographer and editor in Amiens during the early twentieth century. The card specifically mentions "Plaques Supra," likely referring to the photographic plates or the specific printing process used to produce the high-detail image. This view captures the cathedral before the significant damage and subsequent restorations associated with the world wars.
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