1941 Photogravure Geyer Paris France Hotel National Des Invalides XGMC8

This is an original 1941 black and white photogravure of the dome of L'Hôtel national des Invalides (The National Residence of the Invalids) which is located in the distance in the city of Paris, France. It was originally a retirement home for war veterans, but it now houses several museums and is the burial site of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French.

CONDITION

This 70+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Please also note that there is a small dark spot in the top margin.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 9 inches; 30 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Geyer, Harold C. .

Geyer, Harold C.

Harold C. Geyer (1905 - ?) was born in Cold Springs, New York, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Yale University in in 1930. A few years later, he traveled to France in order to study medieval architecture and created many illustrations of the places he found and came to love in that country.

Keywords specific to this image: Neighborhood, National Residence of the Invalids, Veteran, Dome, Cityscape, Napoleon

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