1900s General View of the Louvre Paris France Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This antique monochromatic postcard offers an elevated panoramic view of the Louvre Palace complex in Paris, France. The print captures the Place du Carrousel and the surrounding wings of the Louvre, including the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the mid-ground. The meticulously manicured gardens of the Tuileries are visible in the foreground, showcasing the grand architectural symmetry of this historic royal residence. The scene provides a detailed look at the expansive urban landscape of central Paris during the early twentieth century.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1905–1909)
City: Paris
State: Seine
Region: Île-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Louvre Palace, Tuileries Gardens, Paris Cityscapes, French Architecture, Historic Landmarks.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated (LL Studio)
Publisher: Lévy Fils et Cie (LL), Paris
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype / Green Buff

Additional Information

The front of the card bears the series number 49 and the famous LL trademark of Lévy Fils et Cie. The reverse features an ornate script header for Carte Postale and the publisher's vertical imprint, Lévy Fils et Cie, Paris. A small crest logo with the words Modèle Déposé (Registered Model) is centered above the vertical divider. This specific layout, which lacks the later bilingual titles or merger imprints, is characteristic of the firm's production during the initial years of the divided back era in France, roughly between 1905 and 1909.

This card would look beautiful framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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