1913 Parc Monceau Roman Colonnade Paris France Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This view captures the enchanting "Naumachie" pond in Parc Monceau, one of the most elegant and historic green spaces in Paris. The scene is framed by a striking semi-circular colonnade of Corinthian columns, which were repurposed from a 16th-century funerary monument for King Henri II. Known for its romantic, English-style garden layout and artistic "follies," Parc Monceau was a favorite subject for Impressionist painters like Claude Monet. This photograph highlights the park's timeless appeal as a sanctuary of refined Parisian landscape design during the early 20th century.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1913-1918)
City: Paris
State or Region: Ile-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Parisian Parks, Classical Architecture, Roman Ruins, City Gardens
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: I.L.
Publisher: Levy et Neurdein Reunis
Printer: Levy et Neurdein Reunis, 44 rue Letellier, Paris
Print Type: Collotype

Additional Information

The production date is narrowed to 1913-1918. The back of the card identifies the publisher as Levy et Neurdein Reunis at 44 Rue Letellier, Paris, a partnership formed by the 1913 merger of two major French postcard firms. The front features the I.L. mark and series number 325. The instructional text on the back, "N'écrire que sur le côté réservé à la correspondance," was a common postal requirement during this transition period into the mid-1910s. The card beautifully preserves the detail of the weathered stone columns reflected in the pond's surface.