Ernest Flammarion Collection

Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Paintings for sale, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Paintings for sale, Paris, 1931. Illustration from Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Palace of Arts of the City of Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Palace of Arts of the City of Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Dancing in the open air on 14th July, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Dancing in the open air on 14th July, Paris, 1931. Parisians celebrating Bastille Day. Illustration from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A staircase in a night shelter, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A staircase in a night shelter, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Interior of a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Interior of a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Couples dancing to typical Parisian music. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A foursome in a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A foursome in a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Two Parisian couples in a bar where people could dance to typical Parisian music. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Entrance of a bal-musette, Rue de Lappe, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Entrance of a bal-musette, Rue de Lappe, Paris, 1931. The Bal des 3 Colonnes where people could dance to typical Parisian music. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A tavern at Montparnasse, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A tavern at Montparnasse, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Dancing, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Dancing, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Christian propaganda, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Christian propaganda in the Zone, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A display of goods at the flea market, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A display of goods at the flea market, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Workers at the entrance of a Billancourt factory, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Workers at the entrance of a Billancourt factory, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A view of the flea market at the entrance of St Ouen, Paris, 1931Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A view of the flea market at the entrance of St Ouen, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Strongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Strongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Place Pigalle, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Place Pigalle, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Workroom at Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Workroom at Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Courtyard of Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Courtyard of Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Old Iron Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Old Iron Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Ham Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Ham Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Gingerbread seller, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Gingerbread seller, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Walking match of midinettes, Paris, St Catherines Day, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Walking match of midinettes, Paris, St Catherines Day, 1931. Midinettes (Parisian salesgirls), celebrating the feast of Saint Catherine on 25 November

The Catacombs, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Catacombs, Paris, 1931. The Catacombs are old quarries which were converted into an Ossuary in 1786. Illustration from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Restaurant for students, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Restaurant for students, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A students ball, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A students ball, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Eiffel Tower from Trocadero, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Eiffel Tower from Trocadero, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Book stalls along the quays, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Book stalls along the quays, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Seine and the quays at Bercy, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Seine and the quays at Bercy, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Rue Vieille du Temple, Hotel Barbette, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Rue Vieille du Temple, Hotel Barbette, Paris, 1931. Taken from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, 1931

Republican guards at a reception, Town Hall, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Republican guards at a reception, Town Hall, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Crowd in front of the Town Hall on a reception day, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Crowd in front of the Town Hall on a reception day, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A bar in the Central Market quarter, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A bar in the Central Market quarter, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Street sellers of roasted chestnuts, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Street sellers of roasted chestnuts, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Vegetable sellers in the Central Market quarter, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Vegetable sellers in the Central Market quarter, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Porters at the Central Market, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Porters at the Central Market, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Outside the Central Market, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Outside the Central Market, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Bargaining outside the Stock Exchange, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Bargaining outside the Stock Exchange, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Place Vendome and the column erected to Napoleons victories, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Place Vendome and the column erected to Napoleons victories, Paris, 1931. The column, modelled after Trajans Column, was erected by Napoleon to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz (1805)

Models at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Models at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Trying on a dress at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Trying on a dress at a great dressmakers, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Waiting for seamstresses leaving work, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Waiting for seamstresses leaving work, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Rue Lafayette at shopping time, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Rue Lafayette at shopping time, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Traffic on the Grands Boulevards, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Traffic on the Grands Boulevards, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Newspaper stand, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Newspaper stand, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

People at a well-known Parisian pavement cafe, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
People at a well-known Parisian pavement cafe, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

People at a pavement cafe, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
People at a pavement cafe, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Entrance to a Metro station, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Entrance to a Metro station, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

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Ernest Flammarion, a renowned artist in Paris during the 1930s, captured the essence of everyday life through his captivating paintings. In one of his masterpieces, he depicted sewer cleaners diligently working in the Main Sewer of Paris. The painting not only showcases their dedication but also sheds light on an often overlooked profession. Flammarion's artistic talent extended beyond portraying laborers; he also had a knack for capturing the innocence and resilience of street urchins. His portrayal of these young children roaming the streets of Paris evokes both empathy and admiration for their strength amidst adversity. The artist's versatility is evident in his diverse subjects, as seen in his paintings depicting scenes from bal-musettes - popular dance halls at that time. From showcasing lively dancing to capturing intimate moments between couples, Flammarion skillfully brings these vibrant spaces to life. Not limited to urban settings, Flammarion also ventured into landscapes such as the Palace of Arts and Montparnasse taverns. Through his brushstrokes, he immortalized these iconic landmarks while infusing them with a sense of nostalgia that transports viewers back to 1931 Paris. In addition to documenting daily life, Flammarion delved into societal themes by creating thought-provoking pieces like "Christian propaganda. " This artwork challenges viewers' perspectives on religion and its influence within society during that era. Overall, Ernest Flammarion's body of work serves as a visual time capsule that allows us to glimpse into various facets of early 20th-century Parisian life - from gritty occupations like sewer cleaning to joyous celebrations on Bastille Day. His art continues to captivate audiences today with its ability to evoke emotions and transport us back in time.