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Cafe Bistro Collection (#2)

Step into the enchanting world of a cafe bistro, where history and culture intertwine amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversations

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The interior of a cafe says the ladies party at the Cafe Lamblin at the Palais Royal

The interior of a cafe says the ladies party at the Cafe Lamblin at the Palais Royal
JLJ4670100 The interior of a cafe says the ladies party at the Cafe Lamblin at the Palais Royal in Paris Painting by Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845) 19th century Sun

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Le cafe du theatre: les cabaleurs. Lithography of the 19th century

Le cafe du theatre: les cabaleurs. Lithography of the 19th century
JLJ4668705 Le cafe du theatre: les cabaleurs. Lithography of the 19th century. Paris, Decorative Arts by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844-1896), French poet, sleeping at the cafe Procope in Paris

Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844-1896), French poet, sleeping at the cafe Procope in Paris
JLJ4581081 Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844-1896), French poet, sleeping at the cafe Procope in Paris. Watercolour of the 19th century. Paris, B. N

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: In a cafe also says 'Absinthe'Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917

In a cafe also says "Absinthe"Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4567874 In a cafe also says " Absinthe" Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1875-1876 Sun. 92x68 m. Paris, Musee d Orsay

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Reading of the Gazette': old man sleeped in a cafe reading the newspaper '

Reading of the Gazette": old man sleeped in a cafe reading the newspaper "
JLJ4651388 Reading of the Gazette" : old man sleeped in a cafe reading the newspaper " The Gazette" in 1824

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: View of the Cafe des Ambassadeurs on the Champs Elysees in Paris Lithography of A

View of the Cafe des Ambassadeurs on the Champs Elysees in Paris Lithography of A
JLJ4654559 View of the Cafe des Ambassadeurs on the Champs Elysees in Paris Lithography of A. provost (active around 1834-1855) Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Provost, A (fl)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Femmes a la terrasse d un cafe Painting au pastel d

Femmes a la terrasse d un cafe Painting au pastel d
JLJ4653355 Femmes A la terrasse d un cafe Painting au pastel d Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1877 Sun. 0, 54x0, 71 m Paris, musee d Orsay - Women on a cafe terrace

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
JLJ4611320 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris. From left to right: La rue de la Paix, de la Madeleine, du Jockey-club, Entrree du Grand Hotel Boulevard des Capucines

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The royal cafe in London. Detail. Painting by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), 1912

The royal cafe in London. Detail. Painting by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), 1912
JLJ4611939 The royal cafe in London. Detail. Painting by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), 1912. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 37 x 1, 13m. Paris, Musee d Orsay. - The Cafe Royal in London. Detail

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Couple on the terrace of a cafe and drinking absinthe - photography, circa 1890

Couple on the terrace of a cafe and drinking absinthe - photography, circa 1890
LSE4402366 Couple on the terrace of a cafeand drinking absinthe - photography, circa 1890 by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Cafe Procope in Paris in the 18th century with Buffon, Gilbert, Diderot, D Alembert

Cafe Procope in Paris in the 18th century with Buffon, Gilbert, Diderot, D Alembert
LSE4096018 CafeProcope in Paris in the 18th century with Buffon, Gilbert, Diderot, D Alembert, Marmontel, Le Kain, Rousseau, Voltaire, D Hollsach by Unknown artist

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Players of bowling on the terrace of a cafe

Players of bowling on the terrace of a cafe
LSE4112205 Players of bowling on the terrace of a cafA©. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The coffee boys in an establishment on Rue Montmartre in Paris

The coffee boys in an establishment on Rue Montmartre in Paris
XEE4132825 The coffee boys in an establishment on Rue Montmartre in Paris, In " the Illustrous World" 1886. by French School

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Le Grand Salon du cafe Frascati in Paris in the 19th century - Engraving in '

Le Grand Salon du cafe Frascati in Paris in the 19th century - Engraving in "
XEE4146529 Le Grand Salon du cafe Frascati in Paris in the 19th century - Engraving in " Tableau-de-Paris" by Edmond Texier 1852 by French School

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Voltaire in the Procope cafe in Paris, 1844 (engraving)

Voltaire in the Procope cafe in Paris, 1844 (engraving)
XEE4157191 Voltaire in the Procope cafe in Paris, 1844 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraving in " Les rues de Paris)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees) - Singers in front of the cafe Morel - Engraving in '

Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees) - Singers in front of the cafe Morel - Engraving in "
XEE4146559 Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees) - Singers in front of the cafe Morel - Engraving in " Tableau-de-Paris" by Edmond Texier 1852 by French School

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 494, Satirique en N & B, 1910_9_17: Social

L Assiette au Beurre, number 494, Satirique en N & B, 1910_9_17: Social
ICA4917776 L Assiette au Beurre, number 494, Satirique en N & B, 1910_9_17: Social, Feminism anti, Restaurant Cafes, Work, Life dear - Women - by Radiguet

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The Cafe des Ambassadeurs aux Champs Elysees Engraving from 1853 Private collection

The Cafe des Ambassadeurs aux Champs Elysees Engraving from 1853 Private collection
JLJ4579882 The Cafe des Ambassadeurs aux Champs Elysees Engraving from 1853 Private collection by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Sketch for a panorama of Boulevard Montmartre animates contemporary Parisian

Sketch for a panorama of Boulevard Montmartre animates contemporary Parisian
JLJ4579537 Sketch for a panorama of Boulevard Montmartre animates contemporary Parisian personalities, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Cafe: panorama of the Villette, or the lurons at Mother Radis - engraving of song

Cafe: panorama of the Villette, or the lurons at Mother Radis - engraving of song
LSE4078639 Cafe: panorama of the Villette, or the lurons at Mother Radis - engraving of song, 18th century, Carnavalet. by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The circle of the republican union: members of the republican union met at the cafe to

The circle of the republican union: members of the republican union met at the cafe to
JLJ4563696 The circle of the republican union: members of the republican union met at the cafe to chat, play billiards at the time of the 3rd Republic. Anonymous painting, 1870. Dim 0.56 x 0.73

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The Grand Salon of Cafe Frascati. Lithograph by Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755-1832)

The Grand Salon of Cafe Frascati. Lithograph by Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755-1832)
JLJ4654825 The Grand Salon of Cafe Frascati. Lithograph by Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755-1832), 1807. Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Debucourt

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: At the cafe (Arles) Painting by Paul Gauguin (1848-1902) 1888 Moscow. Pushkin Museum

At the cafe (Arles) Painting by Paul Gauguin (1848-1902) 1888 Moscow. Pushkin Museum
JLJ4651043 At the cafe (Arles) Painting by Paul Gauguin (1848-1902) 1888 Moscow. Pushkin Museum by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); (add.info)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: La greve des garcons de cafe in Paris One of 'Le petit parisien'

La greve des garcons de cafe in Paris One of "Le petit parisien"
JLJ4655719 La greve des garcons de cafe in Paris One of " Le petit parisien" on 5/05/1907 by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: View of the storefront of the boutique 'Le cafe turkish'

View of the storefront of the boutique "Le cafe turkish"
JLJ4671696 View of the storefront of the boutique " Le cafe turkish" of a Parisian lemonadier on the Boulevard du temple in Paris. 19th century

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Le Cafe d enfer - in 'Life in Paris'by David Carey, London, 1822

Le Cafe d enfer - in "Life in Paris"by David Carey, London, 1822
LSE4080898 Le Cafed enfer - in " Life in Paris" by David Carey, London, 1822 by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: A grabber of Momus coffee in Paris - 1821, Carnavalet

A grabber of Momus coffee in Paris - 1821, Carnavalet
LSE4078642 A grabber of Momus coffee in Paris - 1821, Carnavalet by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Paris, inside the cafe, the Grand Vefour

Paris, inside the cafe, the Grand Vefour
LSE4403258 Paris, inside the cafe, the Grand Vefour. by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris, inside the cafe)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: England, late 17th century: men smoking in a cafe. Engraving of the 19th century

England, late 17th century: men smoking in a cafe. Engraving of the 19th century
XEE4407507 England, late 17th century: men smoking in a cafe. Engraving of the 19th century. In " Histoire de France" by Jules Michelet, 1870

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Cafe de la Banque de France built by architect Dusillon

Cafe de la Banque de France built by architect Dusillon
XEE4162030 Cafe de la Banque de France built by architect Dusillon and located Place de Victoire - Engraving of Schaal - 1839 - by Schaal

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Cafe on the Grands Boulevards on a summer evening 1869 - Paris - Cafe on the Grands

Cafe on the Grands Boulevards on a summer evening 1869 - Paris - Cafe on the Grands
XEE4161443 Cafe on the Grands Boulevards on a summer evening 1869 - Paris - Cafe on the Grands Boulevards on a summer evening - 1869 by Unknown Artist

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Paris in the 19th century. The boulevard des Italians in 1859

Paris in the 19th century. The boulevard des Italians in 1859
XEE4403976 Paris in the 19th century. The boulevard des Italians in 1859: outside the cafe Helder at five o clock in the evening

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Cartoon by Nijuisky and Gabriel Astri in a cafe, drawing by Sem (1863 - 1934)

Cartoon by Nijuisky and Gabriel Astri in a cafe, drawing by Sem (1863 - 1934)
LSE4402892 Cartoon by Nijuisky and Gabriel Astri in a cafe, drawing by Sem (1863 - 1934). by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Elections: reading of plebiscite in cafes - in 'La Presse Illustree'

Elections: reading of plebiscite in cafes - in "La Presse Illustree"
LSE4402886 Elections: reading of plebiscite in cafes - in " La Presse Illustree", April 30, 1870. by French School

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Le cafe - engraving in 'La Physiologie du gout'

Le cafe - engraving in "La Physiologie du gout"
XEE4151232 Le cafe - engraving in " La Physiologie du gout" by Jean Anthelme Brillat Savarin (Brillat-Savarin, 1755-1826)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Les Jumeurs d checs du cafe Procope in Paris in the 18th century - Engraving in '

Les Jumeurs d checs du cafe Procope in Paris in the 18th century - Engraving in "
XEE4146112 Les Jumeurs d checs du cafe Procope in Paris in the 18th century - Engraving in " Tableau-de-Paris" by Edmond Texier 1852 by French School

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: View of a cafe in La Marsa (Tunis), drawing by A. de Bar, to illustrate a trip to Tunis

View of a cafe in La Marsa (Tunis), drawing by A. de Bar, to illustrate a trip to Tunis
LSE4325399 View of a cafe in La Marsa (Tunis), drawing by A.de Bar, to illustrate a trip to Tunis, in 1859, by Amable Crapelet

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The central cafe in Vienna (Austria). Engraving by Kollarz

The central cafe in Vienna (Austria). Engraving by Kollarz
LSE4332397 The central cafe in Vienna (Austria). Engraving by Kollarz, to illustrate the story Vienna and its suburbs, by M

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Acrobat show at the Cafe de la Paix - in 'Life in Paris'by David Carey, London

Acrobat show at the Cafe de la Paix - in "Life in Paris"by David Carey, London
LSE4080894 Acrobat show at the Cafede la Paix - in " Life in Paris" by David Carey, London, 1822 by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Cafe de Paris: zinc - drawing, late 19th century, Carnavalet

Cafe de Paris: zinc - drawing, late 19th century, Carnavalet
LSE4078645 Cafede Paris: zinc - drawing, late 19th century, Carnavalet. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Interior of the cafe de Manouri, Paris, 18th century

Interior of the cafe de Manouri, Paris, 18th century
LSE4076612 Interior of the cafe de Manouri, Paris, 18th century. by French School, (18th century); Cabinet des Arts Graphiques, HA'tel Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The great cafe de France, boulevard and Bonne Nouvelle bazaar in Paris

The great cafe de France, boulevard and Bonne Nouvelle bazaar in Paris
JLJ4619244 The great cafede France, boulevard and Bonne Nouvelle bazaar in Paris. Anonymous engraving, 19th century. Paris, Carnavalet Museum by French School

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: Art Netherlands. Delft plate: inside a cafe, 18th century. Sevres, Porcelain Manufacture

Art Netherlands. Delft plate: inside a cafe, 18th century. Sevres, Porcelain Manufacture
JLJ4619064 Art Netherlands. Delft plate: inside a cafe, 18th century. Sevres, Porcelain Manufacture by Flemish School, (18th century); Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The song of the dog (Emma Valladon called Theresa (1837-1913) at the cafe concert

The song of the dog (Emma Valladon called Theresa (1837-1913) at the cafe concert
JLJ4591179 The song of the dog (Emma Valladon called Theresa (1837-1913) at the cafe concert) Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917), gouache and pastel, 57.5 cm x 45 cm, 1876

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: 14 July 1789 - 1901 - drawing by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859- 1923

14 July 1789 - 1901 - drawing by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859- 1923
PCT4277365 14 July 1789 - 1901 - drawing by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859- 1923) on cover of L Assiette au beurre nA'15 of 11 July 1901 - A bistrot keeper (coffee maker - bar - cafe)

Background imageCafe Bistro Collection: The terrace of a cafe of the Boulevard at midnight in Paris

The terrace of a cafe of the Boulevard at midnight in Paris
XEE4132835 The terrace of a cafe of the Boulevard at midnight in Paris. Engraving in " The Illustrous World", 1886




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Step into the enchanting world of a cafe bistro, where history and culture intertwine amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversations. From American chess player Paul Morphy captivating audiences with his blindfolded chess games in the 19th century to the bustling Arab Cafe in Cairo, Egypt, in 1906, these establishments have witnessed countless memorable moments. In one fateful incident at a cafe within the Palais Royal on January 20, 1793, tragedy struck as royalist Philippe Nicolas Marie de Paris assassinated depute Louis Michel Lepeletier, Marquis of Saint Fargeau. This haunting event forever etched its mark on the walls of that particular cafe. The vibrant illustrations by Abel Faivre for Le Rire magazine depict Germany's Prussia during World War I and highlight how cafes became gathering places for both gastronomy enthusiasts and those seeking respite from conflict. Amidst tobacco smoke wafting through restaurant cafes, waitresses served patrons with resilience despite wartime hardships. Transport yourself back to simpler times when men gathered around tables playing dominoes or enjoyed entertaining performances at cafe concerts in London. The painting "The great cafe" captures a moment frozen in time - an idyllic scene painted by Pierre-Jean Poitevin that exudes warmth and conviviality. Venturing across borders brings us to an English coffee house depicted in a lithograph by R. B. Peake. Meanwhile, portraits taken by photographer Paul Emile Theodore Ducos transport us to another era as we observe two young soldiers enjoying their leisurely moments on a sunny terrace. Parisian charm radiates from lithography watercolors illustrating Cafe des Ambassadeurs on Champs Elysees - an iconic spot frequented by locals and tourists alike since 1885. And who can forget riders donning uniforms savoring absinthe while soaking up the ambiance of a quaint French café.