1904 Nîmes Roman Arena France Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Witness the architectural endurance of the Roman Empire with this stately view of the Arena of Nîmes (Les Arènes). Constructed around 70 AD, this amphitheater is one of the best-preserved Roman arenas in the world. The scene captures the massive two-story facade with its rhythmic sequence of sixty arches and Tuscan pilasters. In the early twentieth century, as seen here, the arena remained a vibrant center of civic life, hosting traditional bullfights and public spectacles just as it did in antiquity. The image preserves the weathered texture of the local limestone and the grand scale of the monument before the extensive modern restoration projects of the later twentieth century.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1904–1905)
City: Nîmes
State or Region: Gard, Occitanie
Country: France
Topic: Arena of Nîmes, Roman Amphitheaters, Ancient Roman Architecture, French Historic Landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Candidates
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: E. Lacour, Marseille (Phototypie E. Lacour - Marseille)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Color Tinted Collotype

Additional Information

The publisher imprint identifies the firm as E. Lacour based in Marseille, a prolific producer of high-quality views throughout Southern France. The manufacture date is precisely narrowed to the very beginning of the divided back era. The reverse side features a transitional warning in French stating that not all foreign countries accept correspondence on the back, a standard notice during 1904 and 1905 as international postal laws were slowly catching up to the new format. The title on the front, "1198 - Nimes - Les Arènes," indicates its place in a large catalog documenting French heritage.

Love it ♡
Get it ☆
Get Lucky 💋 Vintage