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The developments of the European economy have required Strasbourg to maintain its transit function, modernize the machines in its warehouses, increase the surface of its roads, and open new docks. These are placed south of the city at the mouth of the Grand Canal d'Alsace. From the top of the large silo, which was built a few years ago, one can see the powerful Central Thermonique N°2, recently built by Electricity of France

A work made of gelatin silver print.

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  • A work made of gelatin silver print.

Date:

1965-1975

Artist:

Willy Ronis
French, 1910-2009

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Photography and Media

Artist

Willy Ronis

Title

The developments of the European economy have required Strasbourg to maintain its transit function, modernize the machines in its warehouses, increase the surface of its roads, and open new docks. These are placed south of the city at the mouth of the Grand Canal d'Alsace. From the top of the large silo, which was built a few years ago, one can see the powerful Central Thermonique N°2, recently built by Electricity of France

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions

Image: 40 × 27.3 cm (15 3/4 × 10 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Steven and Claudia Schwartz

Reference Number

2022.1698

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