Among the large-format plates, some stand out precisely for their restrained use of colour. Paris et ses ruines captures the fire drama with delicate brushstrokes protected by gum and scratched highlights revealing figures in backlight. The technique is raw and expressive, aiming for visual impact with a near-journalistic urgency.
The palette narrows to fewer colours in the Views of Murray Street (New York) and the Bernoise Alps prints. The paper's white plays a central role, lighting clouds, snow, and reflections and heightening the contrast between earthy oranges and greenish greys. Skies are rendered in brushwork or crayon; lakes and mountains appear through gum-resist areas, balancing technical restraint and atmospheric presence.
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