Fierlants, Edmond (Belgian, 1819-1869). Six photographs of Hollandsch Diep, 1877

Series of 6 albumen prints, all mounted on thick paper w. letterpress caption. (1) Stoomheijen. 34 x 26.5 cm. (2) Draaibrug. 38 x 24.5 cm. Blindstamped 'Societé Royale Belge de Photographie, B. Phierlants & Co'. (3) Vervoer der Werkkamer. 27 x 33 cm. (4) IJzeren Werkkamer. 27 x 32.5 cm. (5) Pijler III. 38 x 22.5 cm. (6) Bovenbouw Draaibrug. 25 x 32.5 cm.

Photography pioneer Fierlant was one of the founders of the Société française de photographie in 1854 (the only Belgian member) and a driving force behind the early years of the Société belge de photographie (founded in 1862). (total 6)