His work helped establish a new visual language based on the camera lens. Unlike traditional drawings, his lithographs adopted the specific angles and compact compositions captured by the camera. He worked during a period when archaeologists required reliable visual records to verify their discoveries. While his lithographic crayon produced a softer texture than the original metal plates, his prints maintained the immediate perspective of the photographic source. This approach provided a level of accuracy that was previously unavailable to the public.

Modern collectors value Alophe for his role in the history of the image. His prints offer a view of mid-1800s Paris and archaeological sites through a lens that was then entirely new. These works represent the first time the public could see the world as the camera saw it. The combination of early photographic composition and traditional lithographic printing creates a unique aesthetic for contemporary interiors. His work remains an example of how technology changed the way people perceived their world.