1918 Paris Grand Palais Champs-Élysées France Vintage Postcard
About This Vintage Postcard
Step into the architectural grandeur of the 1900 Universal Exhibition with this evocative view of the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées. Designed by architects Deglane, Louvet, and Thomas, the building is a masterpiece of the Beaux-Arts style, featuring a massive glass roof and ornate stone facades adorned with classical sculptures. The scene captures the building's imposing scale in its early twentieth-century prime, with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians in period dress navigating the wide Parisian boulevard in the foreground. This landmark remains one of the most prestigious exhibition halls in the world, symbolizing the artistic and technological optimism of the Belle Époque.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1918–1920)
City: Paris
State or Region: Île-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Grand Palais, 1900 Exposition Architecture, Paris Street Scenes, Beaux-Arts Design, Post-WWI Social History
Condition: Circulated
Postage: None (Sent via Military Franchise or as a Keepsake)
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: M. J. (Series 517)
Publisher: Unknown
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
The publisher's mark "M. J." identifies this card as part of their series number 517. The card carries profound historical weight through its extensive handwritten French message, likely dating to the immediate aftermath of the Great War.
The message reads: "Je l'enverrai d'ici peu. Nous sommes heureux que la guerre soit finie pour tous nos chers soldats mais nous avons eut bien de la peine en pensant que notre petit frère ne reviendrait pas. Petite mère a eut bien du chagrin elle me prit d'être son interprète pour vous envoyer tout." (I will send it shortly. We are happy that the war is over for all our dear soldiers, but we have had much sorrow thinking that our little brother will not return. Little mother has had much grief; she asked me to be her spokesperson to send you everything.)
This poignant letter reflects the deep national mourning of France following the Armistice.
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