The photographic approach in Glasgow centers on documentary imagery capturing urban life in a candid and unvarnished manner. Raymond Depardon’s images explore the textures and atmospheres of the city through an attentive eye for architecture, street scenes, and human presence within public spaces.

The mood throughout the collection is characterized by a contemplative observation of everyday moments, emphasizing spatial relationships and the intersection of people and their environments. The 112-page book, published in 2016 by Seuil and Abrams, Inc., places Glasgow itself as a visual subject, reflecting solemnity and social realism without overt narrative or commentary.