Vue D Une Rue Collection
"Vue d'une rue: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to Ancient Rome, where a triumphal procession fills the Roman Forum with grandeur and splendor
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"Vue d'une rue: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to Ancient Rome, where a triumphal procession fills the Roman Forum with grandeur and splendor. This 1866 colored engraving captures the essence of this historical moment. In Japan, after a revolt by the Daimios, we witness an author being led through the streets as a prisoner of war. Interrogated, judged, and sentenced to death by the Taikoun War Council, his fate hangs in balance. Barcelona's Plateria Street leads us towards Angels Square in this exquisite drawing. The bustling atmosphere and vibrant energy of daily life are beautifully depicted. Jules Elie Delaunay's painting from 1869 portrays an allegorical representation of "The Plague in Rome. " It shows a flower breaking through doors symbolizing hope amidst despair during this devastating period. Traveling further east to China, we encounter a chilling scene where a criminal is condemned to torture using the cangue. His wife feeds him while he endures punishment—a haunting illustration capturing M. De Bourboulon's journey from Shanghai to Moscow between 1859 and 1862. Venturing into Tonkin (now Vietnam), small restaurants and outflows come alive through Slom's engraving based on Doctor Hocquard's account published in "Le Tour du Monde" in 1884. These images offer glimpses into everyday life during that time. Continuing our exploration of Tonkin, Y. Pranishnikoff's engraving showcases street vendors within Hanoi Faubourg—an authentic depiction that brings forth the sights and sounds of this bustling cityscape. Ernest Buttura takes us on a leisurely stroll along Cannes' Croisette with his oil-on-canvas painting from 1876. This artwork encapsulates both elegance and tranquility against the backdrop of beautiful coastal scenery. Transporting ourselves to Paris, we find Boulevard Montmartre in E.