Photo Noir Et Blanc Collection (#3)

France-Transport-Bus
Undated picture showing Parisian people taking a bus. (Photo by - / AFP)

France-Food-Market-Les Halles
Undated picture showing policemen patrolling Les Halles district ( central food market) at Paris among the workers of the trade. (Photo by - / AFP)

Cinema-Kirk Douglas-Spartacus
Film actor Kirk Douglas in one of his first movies, in an undated picture. Douglas born in Amsterdam, New York, made his Broadway debut in 1941

Auto-Citroen 2Cv-Prototype
Picture taken 07 August 1973 of the only model of the 1939 2CV Citroen prototype, presented during the Le Mans 24 hours race. The Citroen 2CV was presented at the 1948 automobile show in Paris

Johannesburg-Illustration
Picture of the city of Johannesburg in the 1950 s. / AFP PHOTO / -

Boxing-Lamotta
Photo taken in 1950s shows US boxer Jake LaMotta. / AFP PHOTO / -

Usa-Military Service-Presley
Photo taken in March 1960 shows Us singer Elvis Presley with a welcome cake as he comes back from his military service in Germany. / AFP PHOTO / -

Golden Gate Bridge
Picture dated May 1936 of the Golden Gate bridge, in the San Francisco Bay, during its construction. Construction began on 05 January 1933

Marie Curie-Skolodowska with Pierre Curie
Undated picture showing Marie Curie-Skolodowska with Pierre Curie, working in their laboratory in Paris. Marie Curie and her husband, the French physicist, Pierre Curie

Japan-Lifestyle-Einstein
The picture shows a black-and-white photograph with an autograph of Albert Einstein which Japanese philosopher and German-Japanese translator Seiei Shinohara received from Einstein himself during

Ernest Miller Hemingway visits Venice in 1948 with wife, Mary Welsh
Ernest Miller Hemingway visits Venice in 1948 with his third wife, Mary Welsh. American novelist and war correspondent, he settled in Paris where he was correspondent of the Toronto Star

Johnny Weissmuller Diving Action
Undated picture of US swimmer Johnny Weissmuller diving in the swimming pool of the French ocean liner Normandie. Johnny Weissmuller was one of the worlds best swimmers in the 1920s

Johnny Weissmuller
Picture dated from the 20s of U.S. swimmer champion. ç, who later interpreted Tarzan in the movies, was a five-time Olympic champion (1924 in Paris and 1928 in Amsterdam)

Johnny Weissmuller Standing-up on the Edge of a Swimming-pool
Picture dated from the 20s of US swimmer champion Johnny Weissmuller standing-up on the edge of a swimming-pool. Johnny Weissmuller, who later interpreted Tarzan in the movies

French Steam Omnibus in 1895
Picture shows a steam omnibus in 1895. / AFP PHOTO / -

Steam Omnibus 1898
Picture shows a steam omnibus calls " La Provenale" in 1898 in France. / AFP PHOTO / -

Edward-Duke of Windsor-Simpson
Edward, Duke of Windsor (R), with his wife the Duchess Wallis of Windsor, waves his hat to the welcoming crowd as they arrive at Victoria Station in London, from Paris, 13 November 1956

Marilyn Munroe Swimsuit Pose
Picture taken in August 1947 shows US actress Marilyn Monroe posing for an advert for swimsuits. / AFP PHOTO / ED BAIRD Photo dated August 1947 de actrice americaine Marilyn Monroe posant pour une

Concept artist shows an Air France Boeing 747 flying over Paris, September 18, 1966. Construction of Boeing 747 begins in 1967, first flight takes place on February 09

Two models of Boeing planes are compared : Boeing 747 (top) is two and a half times the size of the Boeing 707 (bottom), on September 04, 1966

Auto-Le Mans-Spectators
Spectators use various ways to see the the 21st edition of Le Mans 24 Hours race, 13 June 1953 in Le Mans. The first edition of the endurance race was run 26 and 27 May 1923

24 HOURS-LE MANS-1973
View dated 10 June 1973 of a part of the racetrack of Le Mans, near the Tertre Rouge, the first corner after the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race

24 Hours-Le Mans-Rosier
French driver Louis Rosier, steering his Talbot-Lago T26 GS, crosses the finish line, 25 June 1950, during the 18th edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans race

France-Car Racing-Gordini
Amedee Gordini, Italian-born French sport car driver and manufacturer stands next to his racing car in the 1950s during LeMans 24 hours car race.The Gordini firm was founded by Amedee nicknamed

Space-Sputnik II
Combo picture from a Soviet film, presented by the Soviet embassy in London, of the launching of Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2, from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, 03 November 1957

Trapeze Dress by Yves Saint-Laurent
A model poses for the presentation of the first Yves Saint-Laurents Dior collection, 04 February 1958, Avenue Montaigne in Paris

Yves Saint-Laurent Trapeze Dress Model Pose
A model poses for the presentation of the first Yves Saint-Laurents Dior collection, 04 February 1958, Avenue Montaigne in Paris

France-Thailand-Diplomacy-Queen
Queen Sirikit of Thailand attends a haute couture fashion show at the Pierre Balmain designer house 12 October 1960 during an official visit of the royal couple in France. AFP / STF / AFP PHOTO / STF

Fashion-Air France-Uniform-Dior
Picture released on March 23, 1962 of Air France flight attendants posing in front of fashion house Christian Dior and presenting the new uniforms of winter (R) and summer (L)

Sydney-Opera House-Construction
Aerial view of the Sydney Opera House, taken in August 1973, at the time of its construction. The Sydney Opera house have been inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973. / AFP PHOTO

Muhammad Ali-Egypt
World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay), wearing tradional ghanaian costume, rides near the Pyramids of Gizeh, near Cairo, as he is on a one-month trip to Africa and Mideast

Dior-Saint-Laurent-Trapeze
A model poses for the presentation of the first Yves Saint-Laurents Dior collection, 04 February 1958, Avenue Montaigne in Paris

France - Fashion - 1950
Un jeune mannequin presente un modele de la collection ete 1950 du couturier Molyneux, a Paris en avril 1950. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO A young model parades in the summer collection show for designer

France Du Baby Boom P 168
Le couturier francais Christian Dior (C) discute en compagnie de deux de ses mannequins avant la presentation de sa derniere collection au Savoy dans le cadre de la semaine de la " Couture

Bio Luis Mariano
Le chanteur d operette Luis Mariano joue les equilibristes alors q il fete la sortie de ses livres " Flammes" et " Chevalier du ciel" au premier etage de la Tour Eiffel

France-Boat Show Queen
French Arlette Paganelli, 20, standing of a boat roof, waves 22 May 1965 in front of Eiffel Tower on next to Seine river in Paris after being elected the Queen of the Boat Show 1965

Radio Corporation of America Miniature Transistor
Picture dated 15 December 1953 showing a miniature transistor, developed by the Radio Corporation of America. The worlds first transistor was invented in 1947 by US scientists William Shockley

Radio Transistor 1959
A woman presents a transistor during the radio show, in 1959 in Paris. The worlds first transistor was invented in 1947 by US scientists William Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain

Honfleur-Trouville Omnibus
Picture shows an omnibus for the line Honfleur-Trouville, in Normandy, northwestern France, in the beginning of the century. / AFP PHOTO / -

De Dion-Bouton Steam Omnibus Car
Picture taken in 1895 of a steam omnibus car De Dion-Bouton of an hotel, in France. / AFP PHOTO / -

De Dion Bouton steam tractor
Picture shows a De Dion Bouton steam tractor in 1895 in France. / AFP PHOTO / -

Santiago de Chile Omnibus
Picture shows a steam omnibus in Santiago de Chile in the beginning of the century. / AFP PHOTO / -

French actor Fernandel and US actress Zsa Zsa Gabor are pictured during the shooting of " L ennemi public n.1" (The public enemy n.1)

France-Cinema-Film-Cannes
From left, US actresses Rhonda Fleming, Zsa Zsa Gabor, US actor Edward G. Robinson, French actor Yves Montand, French actress Simone Signoret

AIRBUS-A300
The first Airbus A300 airliner sits on the tarmac during a test flight, in August 1972 in Toulouse. The airbus A300 was the first twin-engined widebody in the world

Airbus-A300-Concorde
The first Airbus A300 airliner sits on the tarmac during a presentation, in 1972, in Toulouse. The airbus A300 was the first twin-engined widebody in the world

Aviation
Agence France-Presse (AFP) Vintage & Archive Images: Aviation

Flying-Zeppelin-Hindenburg
German giant airship Zeppelin " Hindenburg" explodes in a ball of fire as she came in to land in New Jersey during the night of 06 May 1937, killing at least 33 of her passengers and crew

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Capturing the timeless allure of black and white, this photo collection takes us on a captivating journey through iconic moments in history. From the mesmerizing music of Prince to the daring feats of Philippe Petit at Notre-Dame, each image tells a unique story. In one frame, we witness an unexpected sight as a scuba diver gracefully glides through Paris streets with an umbrella in hand. Another snapshot transports us back to Cannes 1983, where David Bowie's enigmatic presence electrifies the atmosphere. The regal Queen Elizabeth II commands attention as she stands aboard a majestic cruiser, while Johnny Weissmuller finds himself immersed in the charm of Paris. Churchill's indomitable spirit shines through as he defiantly flashes his V-for-Victory sign. France's vibrant music scene intertwines with Prince's magnetic energy, while memories of the prestigious ocean liner Normandie evoke nostalgia for a bygone era. England comes alive with Campbell Racing Journalist's thrilling exploits and Airbus A320's groundbreaking first flight. These monochromatic glimpses into history remind us that even without color, every moment holds its own power and beauty.