Cadre forestier de la direction de Gap - Chevaux Vieilles maisons Chaudun
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Chevaux Vieilles maisons Chaudun is an unsigned original 1896 gelatin-silver print photograph in the documentary genre, 21 × 16 cm, by Cadre forestier de la direction de Gap, sold by Propriétaire ou revendeur, depicting the abandoned Chaudun commune in the Hautes-Alpes and its historic, forest service context.
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Municipality of Chaudun, an emblematic abandoned village in the Hautes-Alpes.
A village completely purchased and evacuated by the State in 1895-1899, then reforested by the forestry services (RTM / ONF) to combat soil erosion.
Former aid house or Chaudun forestry house, serving as a base and refuge for the agents of Eaux et Forêts working on the major reforestation works in the valley at the turn of the century.
Highly historical and mythic character of this “sacrificed village.” The tragic story of its inhabitants, forced to sell all their lands to the State before going into exile, fascinates historians and regional collectors.
Era documents showing precise and named buildings of Chaudun (such as the aid house) before their total ruin are particularly rare on the market of cartophily and old photography.
Municipality of Chaudun, an emblematic abandoned village in the Hautes-Alpes.
A village completely purchased and evacuated by the State in 1895-1899, then reforested by the forestry services (RTM / ONF) to combat soil erosion.
Former aid house or Chaudun forestry house, serving as a base and refuge for the agents of Eaux et Forêts working on the major reforestation works in the valley at the turn of the century.
Highly historical and mythic character of this “sacrificed village.” The tragic story of its inhabitants, forced to sell all their lands to the State before going into exile, fascinates historians and regional collectors.
Era documents showing precise and named buildings of Chaudun (such as the aid house) before their total ruin are particularly rare on the market of cartophily and old photography.
Details
Date of print
1896
Artist
Cadre forestier de la direction de Gap
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Chevaux Vieilles maisons Chaudun
Condition
Very fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
21 cm
Edition
Original
Width
16 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Documentary photography
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