Exposition Universelle Collection (#2)

The Paris Exhibition, Monster Tun in the Hungarian Section (engraving)
1050066 The Paris Exhibition, Monster Tun in the Hungarian Section (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition, Monster Tun in the Hungarian Section)

The Paris Exhibition of 1878 (engraving)
1050171 The Paris Exhibition of 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition of 1878)

The Paris Exhibition, a Peep at the World of Wonders through the Railings (engraving)
1050126 The Paris Exhibition, a Peep at the World of Wonders through the Railings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition)

The Paris Exhibition, the International Avenue (engraving)
1050067 The Paris Exhibition, the International Avenue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition, the International Avenue)

Opening of the Paris Exhibition, the Procession in the Grand Vestibule of the Avenue of Nations (engraving)
1050063 Opening of the Paris Exhibition, the Procession in the Grand Vestibule of the Avenue of Nations (engraving) by English School

The Forthcoming Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1049831 The Forthcoming Paris Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forthcoming Paris Exhibition)

A Slight Mishap on the Moving Platform at the Paris Exhibition (litho)
1048553 A Slight Mishap on the Moving Platform at the Paris Exhibition (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exposition Universelle, Paris (chromolitho)
1093353 Exposition Universelle, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exposition Universelle, Paris. French educational card.); © Look and Learn

One of a set of playing cards with 100 poets and poems, sold at the Exposition
1147439 One of a set of playing cards with 100 poets and poems, sold at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1867 (pen & ink on paper) by Japanese School

Ticket of Entry to the Exposition Universelle of 1889 (litho)
1147478 Ticket of Entry to the Exposition Universelle of 1889 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lac du Pavillon, Champ de Mars, Paris (chromolitho)
979303 Lac du Pavillon, Champ de Mars, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lac du Pavillon, Champ de Mars, Paris.); © Look and Learn

The International Dress and Costume Exhibit at the Worlds Columbian Exposition
1127250 The International Dress and Costume Exhibit at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho) by American Photographer

Gas Pavilion and Swedish Chalet, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)
872387 Gas Pavilion and Swedish Chalet, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cambodian Pavilion, Paris Expo, 1900, from Orientalisme et Architecture
478352 The Cambodian Pavilion, Paris Expo, 1900, from Orientalisme et Architecture Contemporaine (colour litho) by Marcel

The Paris Exhibition Building at the Trocadero (engraving)
729564 The Paris Exhibition Building at the Trocadero (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition Building at the Trocadero)

Palais de la Navigation (chromolitho)
735023 Palais de la Navigation (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de la Navigation)

Chateau d Eau and Palais de l Electricite (chromolitho)
735024 Chateau d Eau and Palais de l Electricite (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau d Eau and Palais de l Electricite)

The Solemn Ceremony Of The Distribution Of Prizes To Exhibitors At The International Exhibition In Paris (colour litho)
2798345 The Solemn Ceremony Of The Distribution Of Prizes To Exhibitors At The International Exhibition In Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Senegalese Village at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris (b / w photo)
CHT217202 The Senegalese Village at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Panorama of the Jardins du Trocadero and the Champ-de-Mars, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT218713 Panorama of the Jardins du Trocadero and the Champ-de-Mars, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Eiffel Tower and Fountain, Exposition Universelle, Paris, France, c. 1900 (photochrom)
5863154 Eiffel Tower and Fountain, Exposition Universelle, Paris, France, c.1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition
872393 A pousse-pousse driver at the entrance to Tonkin Village, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Stone Age people making flint instruments, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b / w photo)
872389 Stone Age people making flint instruments, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pavillion of Monaco, with base of the Eiffel Tower in the background, Paris Exhibition
872386 Pavillion of Monaco, with base of the Eiffel Tower in the background, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Gas Pavilion seen through the base of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Exhibition
872383 The Gas Pavilion seen through the base of the Eiffel Tower, Paris Exhibition, 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Pavillon des Renseignements et du Tourisme, 1925 (colour litho)
909275 Pavillon des Renseignements et du Tourisme, 1925 (colour litho) by Mallet-Stevens, Robert (1886-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Government Pavilion at the Chicago Exhibition, from Le Petit Journal
XIR220034 The Government Pavilion at the Chicago Exhibition, from Le Petit Journal, 20th May 1893 (coloured engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Phoenician House, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b / w photo)
XIR217928 Phoenician House, Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Fireworks, The Worlds Fair VI, 1901 (woodcut on tinted Japan paper)
3525770 Fireworks, The Worlds Fair VI, 1901 (woodcut on tinted Japan paper) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Paris Exhibition, Facade of the Portuguese Section, Avenue of Nations (engraving)
1621860 The Paris Exhibition, Facade of the Portuguese Section, Avenue of Nations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition)

The Paris Exhibition, the Persian Pavilion in the Trocadero Park (engraving)
1621821 The Paris Exhibition, the Persian Pavilion in the Trocadero Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition)

The Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1050081 The Paris Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition)

Opening of the Paris Exhibition, Presentation of the British Commission to Marshal Macmahon at the Prince of Waless
1050054 Opening of the Paris Exhibition, Presentation of the British Commission to Marshal Macmahon at the Prince of Waless Pavilion (engraving) by English School

The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho)
1127249 The Grand Basin at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b / w photo)
1127248 The wind engine display at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Finnish Pavilion on Rue des Nations at the Exposition Universelle of 1900
1147501 The Finnish Pavilion on Rue des Nations at the Exposition Universelle of 1900, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Rue des Vieilles Ecoles and the Church of Saint Julien, in Old Paris
1147499 The Rue des Vieilles Ecoles and the Church of Saint Julien, in Old Paris, at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Old Paris, for the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (engraving)
1147498 The Old Paris, for the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Construction of the dome of the Grand Palais, for the Exposition Universelle of 1900
1147496 Construction of the dome of the Grand Palais, for the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees

The Galerie Circulaire at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (b / w photo)
1147486 The Galerie Circulaire at the Exposition Universelle of 1867 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Construction of the Palais des Beaux Arts et des Arts Liberaux for the Exposition
1147485 Construction of the Palais des Beaux Arts et des Arts Liberaux for the Exposition Universelle of 1889 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

The Mayors of France, After a 22, 000 Seat Banquet, Accompany President Loubet to the Elysee (Colour Litho)
2798358 The Mayors of France, After a 22, 000 Seat Banquet, Accompany President Loubet to the Elysee (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

World Exhibition in Paris, The Grand New Alexander III Bridge Leading From The Entrance... (colour litho)
2798357 World Exhibition in Paris, The Grand New Alexander III Bridge Leading From The Entrance... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Exposition Universelle de 1889, Le Palais des Beaux-Arts, Edifie sur les plans de M Formige, architecte (engraving)
3640416 Exposition Universelle de 1889, Le Palais des Beaux-Arts, Edifie sur les plans de M Formige, architecte (engraving) by French School

The Paris Exhibition of 1867 (coloured engraving)
668589 The Paris Exhibition of 1867 (coloured engraving) by Brooks, Vincent (1814-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition of 1867.); © Look and Learn

Place de la Concorde (chromolitho)
735022 Place de la Concorde (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de la Concorde)

Pavilion of the East India Company, at the Exposition Universelle of 1867, 1868 (litho)
1147494 Pavilion of the East India Company, at the Exposition Universelle of 1867, 1868 (litho) by Dieterle, Pierre-Georges (1844-1937); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Exposition Universelle: A Spectacle of Innovation and Grandeur in Paris" Step into the past and witness the breathtaking scenes from the Exposition Universelle, a series of world fairs held in Paris throughout history. From fireworks illuminating the night sky to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, this grand event captivated visitors with its unparalleled charm. In 1867, nations from around the globe converged upon Paris for the International Exposition. The magnificent illustrations depict a bustling fairground where art and industry intertwined, showcasing advancements that shaped our modern world. Fast forward to 1889, as L'Album de l'Exposition reveals an architectural marvel - The Palace of the Empire of Brazil on Champ-de-Mars. This stunning lithograph transports us back to a time when opulence reigned supreme. The Pont d'Iena and Palais du Trocadero stand tall against a backdrop of cobbled streets in an enchanting black-and-white photograph from c. 1900. These structures served as gateways to another realm within the exposition grounds, inviting visitors into a world filled with wonder. As construction commenced on what would become one of France's most beloved symbols -the Eiffel Tower- we catch a glimpse through an albumen silver print captured in 1888. Little did they know then that this towering masterpiece would become synonymous with both Parisian elegance and technological prowess. Yet it was not just about architecture; it was also about cultural exchange. The United States showcased its might through a monumental door while Indochinese workers faced challenges during their participation at the Exposition Universelle in 1900 – depicted vividly through colorful lithographs. Maps detailing these vast exhibition spaces reveal intricate planning behind each edition of Exposition Universelle, ensuring every visitor could navigate effortlessly through countless pavilions representing diverse nations. Even humor found its place amidst anticipation for opening day.