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Abattoir at Montmartre Pont au change drawn by A. Pugin ; engraved by H. Wallis
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Prints show, on the top, slaughterhouses with livestock in the foreground at Montmartre, with men trying to drive the animals toward the buildings; and on the bottom, a bridge, the Pont au Change, spanning the Seine River in Paris, with city buildings along the shores, docks on the lower left, and pedestrian traffic on the walkways along the waterfront.
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 350061.
Stamped on verso: L.C. Fine Arts Division.
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).
Île de la Cité is an island in the River Seine, once known as Lutetia, and is the oldest settlement in Paris, France. It is one of two natural islands in the river, the other being Île Saint-Louis. The island has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have been settled by the Parisii, a Celtic tribe, in the 3rd century BC. In 52 BC, the Romans conquered the island and established a city there, which they called Lutetia. The island was the site of several important events in French history, including the signing of the Edict of Nantes in 1598 and the French Revolution. Today, Île de la Cité is home to many famous landmarks, including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palais de Justice. Île de la Cité with sights such as the Pont Neuf, the Pont de l’Archevêché and Notre Dame cathedral, makes it the central crossroads of the city, which grew outwards from here. Ile de la Cité is the perfect place for a riverside picnic.
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