1922 Rotogravure Paris Bird's Eye Aerial View L'Ile de la Cite Notre Dame Seine

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of an aerial view of the oldest part of Paris, France (Republique Française), the L'Ile de la Cite. Shown in the image is the Palais de la Justice, the Prison of hte Conciergerie, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The cathedral was one of the first in the world to utilize flying buttresses, and is considered one of the best examples of European Gothic architecture. The cathedral was completed around 1345, but was unfortunately desecrated during the French Revolution. It was reconstructed in the 19th century by Eugène Violett-le-Duc. The caption writes, "The island in the foreground, shaped like a ship and surrounded by the Seine, is the original city of Paris-- L'Ile de la Cite-- built on the site of the Lutetia of the Romans. The Emperor Julian lived there in the fourth century and at the end of the same century Lutetia became a Bishop's see and took the name of Paris."

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 15 x 10 inches; 38 x 25 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)

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