Interior Courtyard of a Gothic Castle — Théophile Gautier — Publisher FMM, no. 31

Description

View of an interior courtyard with Gothic arches, paved stones, and grass. Printed text by Théophile Gautier: « When I go pursuing my poetic journeys, I stop especially at old Gothic castles... I love their green walls washed by the sky's water, Their courtyards where grass grows through the stones. » Reverse: publisher 'AT. D'ART PHOT. INDUSTRIEL, NANTERRE', address '28, Rue des Ponts-de-Comines, LILLE', and note 'Correspondence on the front is not accepted in all foreign countries. Please inquire at the post office.',