Bal Mabille, Paris, 1858
The women depicted in this plate wear dresses supported by very wide crinolines. Their skirts are flounced and the woman on the left is wearing a fur burnous (or hooded cloak). The women are dressed in very bri... More
Entrée du jardin des Tuileries, du côté du quai, 1858
In the 19th century, the Tuileries gardens offered Parisians and tourists alike a peaceful setting featuring small bodies of water, public walkways, various terraces and pavilions, as well as numerous statues, ... More
Passerelle provisoire jetée en 1858-59, après la démolition de l'ancie...
The 1858-1859 pedestrian bridge that was temporarily built to replace the recently demolished Pont au change. The Pont au change bridge was originally built in 1647 and was located in the Châtelet district.
Place de la Bastille en 1858
The Place de la Bastille, shown here in 1858, was created in 1792 where the famous Bastille Prison was once located. The Colonne de Juillet, also found at the Place de la Bastille, was erected in the honor and ... More
Prinking before the ball, 1858
The woman depicted on the left side of the plate is wearing a white flounced dress with a very wide crinoline, a corseted waist and a deep decolletage, reminiscent of the court costume of Napoleon II. She is de... More
Translation de la colonne le 21 avril 1858
A portrayal of the transferring of the colonne du Palmier, which was moved 12 meters to the East in 1858. Located in the Place du Châtelet, this statue was also referred to as the "Fontaine de la Victoire".