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Paris Improvements: the Palais de Justice, Sainte Chapelle, and Pont au Change, 1857. Creator: D Lancelot
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Paris Improvements: the Palais de Justice, Sainte Chapelle, and Pont au Change, 1857. Creator: D Lancelot
Paris Improvements: the Palais de Justice, Sainte Chapelle, and Pont au Change, 1857. View of...the Saint Chapelle and the Palais de Justice, both which have been restored with architectural fidelity...[The Palais is] one of the oldest palaces of the Kings of France [and] has been restored and rebuilt by M. Duc, architect......the roof and elegant steeple [of the Sainte Chapelle] are seen on the left...Beneath is the Pont au Change...built between 1639 and 1647...which here crosses the Seine...We have here, too, a glimpse of another phase of Parisian life. The large vaults along the river bank are used in the daytime as an abode by certain industriels, who rake up the sand of the Seine to pick up a scanty living...despite the great numbers of houses recently built in Paris, lots of persons pass the night in this retreat of filth and squalor'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, titled "Paris Improvements: the Palais de Justice, Sainte Chapelle, and Pont au Change," was captured by the skilled lens of D Lancelot in 1857. The image offers a breathtaking view of some of Paris's most iconic landmarks, including the Palais de Justice and Sainte Chapelle, both of which have undergone architectural restoration. The Palais de Justice, one of the oldest palaces of the Kings of France, stands proudly in the foreground. Its historic facade, meticulously restored and rebuilt by architect M. Duc, exudes an air of grandeur and sophistication. The elegant steeple and impressive roof of the Sainte Chapelle, with its stunning stained glass windows, can be seen on the left. Beneath these architectural wonders lies the Pont au Change, a bridge built between 1639 and 1647, which gracefully crosses the Seine. The bridge's intricate design and ornate details add to the overall beauty of the scene. However, this photograph also captures a glimpse of another side of Parisian life. The large vaults along the riverbank, used as a dwelling place for certain industrials, are visible in the lower right corner. These individuals make their living by raking up the sand of the Seine. Despite the great numbers of houses recently built in Paris, many people still pass the night in this retreat, which contrasts sharply with the opulence and grandeur of the landmarks in the background.
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