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Stereoscopic Photo of Casa Milà on Paseo de Gràcia

Alberto Martín

A period stereoscopic photo card of Casa Milà, a building designed by Gaudí on Paseo de Gràcia in Barcelona.

This period photograph documents Casa Milà, one of Gaudí's most famous buildings, as seen by contemporaries.

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Sepia stereoscopic card showing two side-by-side views of Casa Milà on Paseo de Gràcia in Barcelona. The wavy stone facade has many balconies with iron railings and sculpted figures along the rooftop. Trees line the street in front, and the caption reads 'N.º 5. Barcelona.- Paseo de Gracia, casa Milà y Camps'. Borders read 'El turismo práctico' and 'Vistas estereoscópicas de España'.
Alberto Martín, stereoscopic photo of Casa Milà, Paseo de Gràcia, Barcelona. Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia.

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What it is

This is a stereoscopic photo card showing two side-by-side views of Casa Milà, a building on Paseo de Gràcia in Barcelona. It was taken by photographer Alberto Martín and is part of a series called 'El turismo práctico' ('Practical Tourism'). The card is held by the Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia.

Why it matters

The card's own caption describes the building's unusual, solid construction and compares its style to certain buildings in India, naming Gaudí as its architect. This shows how striking and unconventional his work appeared to people at the time, even before it became world-famous.

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  • What does the period caption's comparison to Indian architecture suggest about how people understood Gaudí's style?
  • Why might stereoscopic photography have been used to show buildings like this one to tourists?
  • What parts of the building's design stand out most in the two photographs?

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