Marville-Paris (French Edition)
By Unknown Author.
Description
This is 19th century Paris, documented in perfect detail by one of its earliest and greatest photographers, Charles Marville. In 1865 Marville was retained by the Historical Works Commission to make a record of a Paris about to be destroyed by major new town planning projects - a Paris that would disappear forever. Within these pages, his unique documentation is superbly reproduced and, as a fitting finale, Marville's Paris closes with an expose of these exciting new streets including Avenue de L'Opera and the Boulevard de SŽbastopol. Also presented are a series of picturesque vie...
ISBN(s)
285025374X, 9782850253744
