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Quais Collection (#2)

The quais of Paris are not just a place to stroll along the Seine, but also hold a rich history and cultural significance

Background imageQuais Collection: View of a fish boat and whitewashing boats on the Quai de la Megisserie in Paris

View of a fish boat and whitewashing boats on the Quai de la Megisserie in Paris
JLJ4646243 View of a fish boat and whitewashing boats on the Quai de la Megisserie in Paris Anonymous painting of the French school. 1670

Background imageQuais Collection: Shipyard: 'The City of Brest'Detail

Shipyard: "The City of Brest"Detail
JLJ4681565 Shipyard: " The City of Brest" Detail. Painting by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe (1716-1794) 1774, 1.25 x 1.93 m

Background imageQuais Collection: The port of Bordeaux with the ramparts Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century

The port of Bordeaux with the ramparts Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century
JLJ4643561 The port of Bordeaux with the ramparts Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century. Paris. Marine Museum by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Background imageQuais Collection: Ancient Egypt : Distinguished lady travelling in a barque, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Ancient Egypt : Distinguished lady travelling in a barque, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702560 Ancient Egypt : Distinguished lady travelling in a barque, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageQuais Collection: The Seine at the Sully Bridge, the wine port, the Quai Saint Bernard

The Seine at the Sully Bridge, the wine port, the Quai Saint Bernard
JLJ4563578 The Seine at the Sully Bridge, the wine port, the Quai Saint Bernard. Painting by Stanislas Lepine (1835-1892). 1882-1885. Dim. 0.15 x 0.23

Background imageQuais Collection: The great bridge of Rouen. Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), 1896

The great bridge of Rouen. Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), 1896
JLJ4576896 The great bridge of Rouen. Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), 1896. Pittsburgh, Institute Museum Of Art by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); Pittsburgh Museum of Art, PA

Background imageQuais Collection: View of the Port of Rochefort and the Royal Corderie Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789

View of the Port of Rochefort and the Royal Corderie Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789
JLJ4647524 View of the Port of Rochefort and the Royal Corderie Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 1762 Paris, Musee de la Marine by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Background imageQuais Collection: Cover of 'Le Rire rouge', Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Rire rouge", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4846237 Cover of " Le Rire rouge", Satirique en Couleurs, 1917_6_16 : In Stockholm Reinforcements for the Kaiser - War of 14 -18 (engraving) by Metivet

Background imageQuais Collection: View of Dieppe, Duquesne Basin Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 1902 Sun

View of Dieppe, Duquesne Basin Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 1902 Sun
JLJ4582745 View of Dieppe, Duquesne Basin Painting by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 1902 Sun. 0, 54x0, 65 m Paris, Musee d Orsay by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageQuais Collection: Walk on the Volga. Painting by Boris Koustodiew, Russian artist (1878 - 1927), 1905

Walk on the Volga. Painting by Boris Koustodiew, Russian artist (1878 - 1927), 1905
JLJ4581011 Walk on the Volga. Painting by Boris Koustodiew, Russian artist (1878 - 1927), 1905. Associate Complete Depot by Kustodiev

Background imageQuais Collection: Moonlight on the port of Boulogne Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1869 Sun

Moonlight on the port of Boulogne Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1869 Sun
JLJ4603589 Moonlight on the port of Boulogne Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1869 Sun. 0, 82x1, 01 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris, l ecluse de la Monnaie, sun d hiver, or Vue du Pont-Neuf et de l

Paris, l ecluse de la Monnaie, sun d hiver, or Vue du Pont-Neuf et de l
JLJ4563759 Paris, l ecluse de la Monnaie, sun d hiver, or Vue du Pont-Neuf et de l Ale de la Cite Painting by Albert Lebourg (1849-1928). 19th century. Sun

Background imageQuais Collection: Le Pont Neuf seen from the entrance to Place Dauphine, the Quai Malaquais with

Le Pont Neuf seen from the entrance to Place Dauphine, the Quai Malaquais with
JLJ4643532 Le Pont Neuf seen from the entrance to Place Dauphine, the Quai Malaquais with the College of Four Nations and the Grande Galerie and Louvre Anonymous painting. 1669

Background imageQuais Collection: Winter landscape. Skaters on a frozen lake. Painting by Burstaten (1622-1666

Winter landscape. Skaters on a frozen lake. Painting by Burstaten (1622-1666
JLJ4644082 Winter landscape. Skaters on a frozen lake. Painting by Burstaten (1622-1666) 17th century. Berlin, Staatliche Museum by Beerstraten, Jan Abrahamsz

Background imageQuais Collection: The bread march and the poultry march on the Quai des Augustins around 1670

The bread march and the poultry march on the Quai des Augustins around 1670
JLJ4647028 The bread march and the poultry march on the Quai des Augustins around 1670. Painting of the French School 17th century

Background imageQuais Collection: View of the port of Toulon and the Arsenal Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789

View of the port of Toulon and the Arsenal Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789
JLJ4649418 View of the port of Toulon and the Arsenal Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century. Paris, Museum of the Marine by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris Quai - Buying Pictures

Paris Quai - Buying Pictures
An elegant woman looks at loose prints on the Paris quais. Date: circa 1896

Background imageQuais Collection: PARIS BOUQUINISTES

PARIS BOUQUINISTES
Browsing among the bouquinistes along the Paris quais Date: circa 1870

Background imageQuais Collection: Bridges over the River Seine, Paris, France

Bridges over the River Seine, Paris, France. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageQuais Collection: Treguier, Brittany, France - Ancient Entrance to the Town

Treguier, Brittany, France - Ancient Entrance to the Town
Ancient Entrance to the Town of Treguier is a port town in the Cotes-d Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. Date: circa 1909

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris promenades sur les quais Motte Charles Etienne

Paris promenades sur les quais Motte Charles Etienne
A Paris: promenades sur les quais, Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre, 1785-1836, ca. 1825

Background imageQuais Collection: Le Pont Marie et les quais des Celestins vus du

Le Pont Marie et les quais des Celestins vus du
Le Pont Marie, et les quais des Celestins, vus du quai d Anjou; Charles Negre (French, 1820 - 1880); about 1859; Albumen silver print

Background imageQuais Collection: Pont Neuf and the Quais at the Louvre at the time of Louis XIV

Pont Neuf and the Quais at the Louvre at the time of Louis XIV
Illustration of a Pont Neuf and the Quais at the Louvre at the time of Louis XIV

Background imageQuais Collection: Art deco sketch by Hemjie of a young lady at a Quais Booksel

Art deco sketch by Hemjie of a young lady at a Quais Bookseller wearing a frock by Yteb Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris, France - Canal Saint-Martin

Paris, France - Canal Saint-Martin. Date: circa 1890

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris, France - Arsenal and its shipyard

Paris, France - Arsenal and its shipyard. Date: circa 1600

Background imageQuais Collection: Smyrna General View Quais 1880s Albumen silver print

Smyrna General View Quais 1880s Albumen silver print
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Background imageQuais Collection: Looking through loose prints on the Paris quais

Looking through loose prints on the Paris quais, on the bank of the River Seine. Date: 1929

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris Quais

Paris Quais
A fair number of the pictures in our files were purchased from the bouquinistes whose stalls form a permanent book and print market lining the quais of Paris. Date: 1930s

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris / Seine / Louvre Quais

Paris / Seine / Louvre Quais
the Seine, viewed from the quais by the Louvre

Background imageQuais Collection: Windy Day on the Quais

Windy Day on the Quais
A windy day on the quais of the Rive Gauche : the bouquinistes aren t doing much business at their bookstalls, but les messieurs enjoy the lifted skirts of the ladies

Background imageQuais Collection: Paris Quai / Buy Pictures

Paris Quai / Buy Pictures
An elegant woman looks at loose prints on the Paris quais




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The quais of Paris are not just a place to stroll along the Seine, but also hold a rich history and cultural significance. Bouquinistes, book and print sellers, line the quais offering a treasure trove of literary delights. It's like stepping into a world where stories come alive. On these quais, you can witness vibrant scenes that reflect the diversity of Paris. Young North Africans dancing with joy on the Paris Quais showcase the city's multicultural spirit and celebration of life. Artists have long been inspired by the beauty of these quais. In "The Seine in Port, " Marly becomes an enchanting sandpile captured on canvas in 1875. Meanwhile, "Fishers Spreading Their Nets" portrays the timeless activity of fishing along these historic riverbanks in 1872. Sailboats gracefully glide through the port as depicted in "La Maria in Honfleur. " The artist skillfully captures their elegance against a backdrop that exudes tranquility and serenity from 1886. Moving away from maritime scenes, we find ourselves at Saint Lazare train station in Paris. This bustling hub connects travelers to Normandy as portrayed in an oil painting from 1877. A glimpse into transportation history frozen on canvas. An artist's self-portrait reveals his connection to l'ile Saint Louis - perhaps finding solace or inspiration amidst its charming streets and picturesque views painted with oils on canvas dating back to 1890. Traveling beyond France's borders, we encounter other captivating sights captured by artists throughout history. A view of Delft transports us back to the 17th century with its intricate details meticulously brushed onto canvas. Marseille comes alive through art depicting goods being unloaded at its bustling port during the 18th century - a snapshot into historical trade routes immortalized for generations to appreciate. Venice unveils one of its hidden corners: The Quay of Slaves.