About This Postcard
This vintage “Golden Age” postcard features the historic Maison Jean Cousin, one of the rare surviving timber-framed Renaissance houses in Sens. The building is traditionally associated with Jean Cousin the Elder (c. 1490–c. 1560), a prominent painter and engraver born in the region.
The image also references the historic Portail du Marché-aux-Porcs (Pig Market Gate), reflecting the lively street markets that once characterized this part of the city.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (1901-1904)
City: Sens
Region/Country: France
Topic: French Renaissance Architecture, Timber-framed Houses (Maison à pans de bois), Jean Cousin the Elder, Street Scenes, Historic Sens
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated (Attributed to De Luca e C. studio)
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Undivided Back (marked "Ce côté est exclusivement réservé à l'adresse")
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: Phototypie A. Bréger Frères, Paris
Printer: A. Bréger Frères, Paris Phototypie / collotype
Additional Information
A. Bréger Frères of Paris was a pioneer in phototypy (collotype printing), this card belongs to their early 20th-century series. It would look beautiful framed or make a great addition to any collection.
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