About This Postcard
This antique postcard features the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris, France. Built between 1806 and 1808, this Napoleonic monument was designed to commemorate the military victories of the previous year. The image captures the ornate Corinthian columns and the quadriga sculpture crowning the arch, which was originally a model of the horses of Saint Mark's Basilica. The scene includes several men in period attire walking in the foreground, providing a sense of scale and life in early 20th-century Paris.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901–1904)
City: Paris
State: Île-de-France
Region: Paris Central
Country: France
Topic: Triumphal Arches, Napoleonic Monuments, Paris Architecture, Historic Landmarks, Tuileries Garden Area.
Condition: Circulated, TCV
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: L. C. (Series No. 27)
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype
Additional Information
This vintage card features a 'Timbre Côté Vue' (TCV) or 'Stamp View Side' arrangement, a charming postal practice from the early 20th century. The front bears an original 5-centime French 'Blanc' type stamp, affixed to the picture side because postal regulations of the era often reserved the back strictly for the recipient's address. This unique format allows the classic stamp and its period cancellation to frame the artwork, adding authentic historical character and appeal for both deltiology and philately collectors.
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