Achèvement de la Tour Eiffel, 1889
This print represents the French flag being raised at the top of the Eiffel Tower, probably some time in April 1889. The building had been completed on March 31rst, about a month before the beginning of the exh... More
Le champ-de-Mars, vu de la nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre 2
There were two outdoor hot air balloons during the 1889 World Fair: one was next to the Trocadéro, and the second one (represented here) was at the other end of the exhibit, next to the École Militaire. Visitor... More
Le champ-de-Mars, vu de la nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre
There were two outdoor hot air balloons during the 1889 World Fair: one was next to the Trocadéro, and the second one (represented here) was at the other end of the exhibit, next to the École Militaire. Visitor... More
Le sommet de la Tour Eiffel. Coupe dessinéee par M. Rouillard
This image is a cross section of the top of the Eiffel Tower. The original drawing for this print was provided by Rouillard, who was an engineer working with Eiffel. The highest platform of the tower was access... More
Prise du Château d'eau, en 1848
During the revolution of 1848, revolutionaries invaded the Palais-Royal, and completely destroyed the neighboring Château d'eau. The municipal guards that defended the building were killed as well.