Place De Greve Collection

Fête donnée place de Grève à l'occasion de la naissance de la princesse Marie-Thérèse... 1754
Fete donnee place de Greve a l'occasion de la naissance de la princesse Marie-Therese, fille du dauphin, en juillet 1746, 1754

Planting a tree of Liberty, in front of the Hotel de Ville, March 24, 1848. Creator: Jean Jacques Champin
Planting a tree of Liberty, in front of the Hotel de Ville, March 24, 1848

Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve, seen from the Ile de la Cite, 1828. Creator: Giuseppe Canella
Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve, seen from the Ile de la Cite, 1828

Procession of the League in Place de Greve, c1590. Creator: Unknown
Procession of the League in Place de Greve, c1590

Place de Greve and Hotel de Ville, during a public holiday, around 1640. Creator: Unknown
Place de Greve and Hotel de Ville, during a public holiday, around 1640

Hotel de Ville and the Place de Greve, around 1720, current 4th arrondissement, c1715-1725. Creator: Unknown
Hotel de Ville and the Place de Greve, around 1720, current 4th arrondissement, between 1715 and 1725

The Cabaret, image of Notre-Dame, Place de Greve, current Place de l'Hotel de Ville, 1751

Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), 1753. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), 1753

Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), 1752. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), 1752

Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), 1751. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), 1751

Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), c1750. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve (current Place de l'Hotel de Ville), c1750

Scene in the Streets of Paris (engraving)
7192237 Scene in the Streets of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in the Streets of Paris)

Place de l Hotel de Ville, Paris, 14th July 1905 (gouache on paper)
XIR247252 Place de l Hotel de Ville, Paris, 14th July 1905 (gouache on paper) by Houbron, Frederic Anatole (1851-1908); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Place de Greve en 1778 (engraving)
962920 Place de Greve en 1778 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de Greve en 1778. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Hotel de Ville et Place de Greve, XIIIe siecle (engraving)
962886 Hotel de Ville et Place de Greve, XIIIe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Ville et Place de Greve, XIIIe siecle)

Hotel de Ville, 1740 (colour litho)
962797 Hotel de Ville, 1740 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Ville, 1740)

Hotel de Ville, 1583 (colour litho)
962796 Hotel de Ville, 1583 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Ville, 1583)

Place de Greve en 1855 (engraving)
962931 Place de Greve en 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de Greve en 1855. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

L Hotel de Ville et la place de Greve, 1753. Creator: Raguenet
L Hotel de Ville et la place de Greve, 1753. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Le cabaret l Image Notre-Dame, place de Greve, 1751. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

La Maison aux Piliers, la place de Greve in Paris. From: Juvenal des Ursins, c
La Maison aux Piliers, la place de Gre ve in Paris. From: Juve nal des Ursins, c. 1450. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que historique de la ville de Paris

The Place de Greve in Paris, 1746. Artist: Nicolas Raguenet
The Place de Greve in Paris, 1746. Found in the collection of the M Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

Hotel de Ville and Place de Greve, Paris and surroundings, daguerreotype, M. C. Philipon, 19th century engraving

France, Paris, L Ile Saint Louis and Pont-Rouge as seen from Place de Greve by Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet
Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet (1715-1793), Paris. L Ile Saint Louis and the Pont-Rouge as seen from the Place de Greve

France, Paris, Place de Greve (Greve Square), today Place de l Hotel-de-Ville (Hotel-de-Ville Square)
France, 18th century. Paris, Place de Greve (Greve Square), today Place de l Hotel-de-Ville (Hotel-de-Ville Square) on the occasion of celebrating the birth of the Dauphin, January 21, 1782. Engraving

Place de Greve (Strike Square) in Nancy, by Jean Baptiste Charles Claude, 1781
Jean Baptiste Charles Claude(1733-1805). Place de Greve (Strike Square) in Nancy, 1781

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1685. Two views of the cathedral, seen from the Place de Grève on the Right Bank and and from the parvis. Line engraving, German, 1685

FRANCE: PARIS, c1650. Hotel de Ville, left, and the Place de Grève on the Right Bank, at the time of the Fronde, a civil war (1648-1653). Notre Dame Cathedral can be seen across the Seine River

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"Place de Grève: Witness to Tragic Moments in French History" The Place de Grève, located in Paris, holds a haunting history that echoes with tales of violence and political turmoil. This historic square has been the stage for numerous significant events throughout the centuries. One such event was the execution of François Ravaillac, the assassin of Henry IV of France, in 1610. Engraved images depict this solemn moment when justice was served on this very spot. The black and white photograph captures another execution - that of Pere Jean Guigard in 1595 - reminding us of the harsh realities faced by those who defied authority. In yet another colored engraving, we witness the assassination of Henri III and subsequent execution of his killer Jacques Clément in 1589. These dramatic scenes bring to life a time filled with political intrigue and violent acts. Moving forward to 1757, Robert-François Damiens met his fate at Place de Grève as well. The engraved image immortalizes this tragic event where punishment was carried out publicly for all to see. Beyond these specific moments, engravings also capture scenes from everyday life on the streets of Paris during different periods. These glimpses into history allow us to imagine what it might have been like walking through these same streets centuries ago. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, a gouache painting from July 14th, 1905 depicts Place de l'Hôtel de Ville bustling with activity. It serves as a reminder that despite its dark past, this square has also witnessed joyous occasions and celebrations. Engravings from various years provide snapshots into how Place de Grève evolved over time – from Hotel de Ville's construction in the XIII century to its appearance in later centuries captured through lithographs.