Esthetics Collection

The bird-charmer in the new Tuileries Gardens, 1880. Two fashionable women in the new Jardin des Tuileries near one of the famous bird charmers. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

French women visting the Cossack bivouac in Paris, 1814
Woman in fur-lined coat with fur muff visting the Tatar and Kalmyk Cossack bivouas in Paris after the fall of Napoleon. Cossack encampment on the Champs Elysees, 1814. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A dandy on a walk in the Tuileries Gardens, 1800
A walk in the Tuileries Gardens. A dandy of the Year VIII, 1800. Incroyable in coat, breeches, hose and slippers, with tricorn and cockade. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The Russian Mountains, Les Montagnes Russes, Paris, 1812
Fashionable couple at the Russian Mountains rollercoaster, Les Montagnes Russes a Belleville, built in 1812. (The first switchback, Year VII, 1799). Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The Eiffel Tower from the Exhibition Gardens, 1889
5913113 The Eiffel Tower from the Exhibition Gardens, 1889. by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower from the Exhibition Gardens, 1889)

A river boat on the Seine in 1878, 1898 (litho)
5913106 A river boat on the Seine in 1878, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: A river boat on the Seine, 1878)

In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, 1897. The search for bygone fashions
5913120 In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, 1897. The search for bygone fashions. Two women in dresses with corseted waists

Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel in 1896, 1898 (litho)
5913119 Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel in 1896, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel, 1896)

At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d'Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim
5913116 At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d'Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim, watching an equestrian show from a grandstand

Entrance to the Jardin de Paris, 1883. Fashionable women in bonnets, shawls, dresses with flounces and parasols
5913108 Entrance to the Jardin de Paris, 1883. Fashionable women in bonnets, shawls, dresses with flounces and parasols. At the entrance to an evening entertainment in a Paris park

The skating rink in the Bal Bullier in 1876, 1898 (litho)
5913104 The skating rink in the Bal Bullier in 1876, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The skating rink in the Bal Bullier, 1876)

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline
5913098 The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

The new foyer at the Theatre Francais, 1863. Portrait of Mme. de R. Woman in cream crinoline dress with purple mantle
5913092 The new foyer at the Theatre Francais, 1863. Portrait of Mme. de R. Woman in cream crinoline dress with purple mantle, bonnet with yellow ribbon

Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape
5913115 Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape on the stairs of the Opera de Paris. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The bird-charmer in the new Tuileries Gardens, 1880. Two fashionable women in the new Jardin des Tuileries near one of
5913107 The bird-charmer in the new Tuileries Gardens, 1880. Two fashionable women in the new Jardin des Tuileries near one of the famous bird charmers. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Place de la Concorde in 1877, 1898 (litho)
5913105 Place de la Concorde in 1877, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1877)

The terrace of the Luxembourg in 1885, 1898 (litho)
5913110 The terrace of the Luxembourg in 1885, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Women on the terrace of the Luxembourg Gardens, 1885)

After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts in 1884, 1898 (litho)
5913109 After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts in 1884, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts, 1884)

The picture exhibition at the Paris Salon, 1865, Looking at Manet's Olympia (engraving)
5913094 The picture exhibition at the Paris Salon, 1865, Looking at Manet's Olympia (engraving) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in bonnet)

Children in the Tuileries Gardens in 1859, 1898 (litho)
5913089 Children in the Tuileries Gardens in 1859, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Children in the Tuileries Gardens, 1859)

Children's promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens in 1893, 1898 (litho)
5913117 Children's promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens in 1893, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Children's promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1893)

The main avenue in the Parc Monceau, 1886. Woman in dress with lace pelerin and apron, parasol
5913111 The main avenue in the Parc Monceau, 1886. Woman in dress with lace pelerin and apron, parasol. Fashionable people riding horses, driving carriages, strolling in the gardens

Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal in 1875, 1898 (litho)
5913103 Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal in 1875, 1898 (litho); (add.info.: Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal, 1875)

On the Paris Ramparts during the war of 1870 (print)
5913101 On the Paris Ramparts during the war of 1870 (print) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Soldier, gentleman)

Racing at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1862. Woman in violet crinoline dress
5913091 Racing at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1862. Woman in violet crinoline dress and mantelet cape watching the horse racing in the park. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868 (lithograph)
5913097 The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868 (lithograph) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Man with moustache and muttonchops)

Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867, 1898 (engraving)
5913096 Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867, 1898 (engraving) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in crinoline ball gown and fur cape, men in evening attire with sash)

In front of the Palais de l'Industrie, coming back from the races in 1866, 1898 (litho)
5913095 In front of the Palais de l'Industrie, coming back from the races in 1866, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: In front of the Palais de l'Industrie, Paris)

Fashionable couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1861. Man in jacket and check trousers
5913090 Fashionable couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1861. Man in jacket and check trousers, woman in blue crinoline dress and black mantelet

The Grand Prix Day in 1895, 1898 (litho)
5913118 The Grand Prix Day in 1895, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The Grand Prix Day, 1895. Woman in check dress with wide sleeves)

On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864, 1898 (lithograph)
5913093 On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864, 1898 (lithograph) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman with mustard crinoline dress with pelerine)

The Avenue des Champs-Elysees in 1888, 1898 (litho)
5913112 The Avenue des Champs-Elysees in 1888, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Fashionable woman on the avenue des Champs-Elysees, 1888)

Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses
5913102 Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses and hats show papers to a soldier with rifle. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The Gardens at Mabille in 1858, 1898 (litho)
5913087 The Gardens at Mabille in 1858, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Fashionable people at the outdoor dance at Jardin Mabille)

Watching the comet on the Boulevards in 1857, 1898 (litho)
5913086 Watching the comet on the Boulevards in 1857, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Fashionable people watching the comet of 1857 from a boulevard balcony, Paris)

The Avenue du Bois de Boulogne in 1856, 1898 (litho)
5913085 The Avenue du Bois de Boulogne in 1856, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in bonnet)

A box at the Italian Opera in 1852, 1898 (litho)
5913081 A box at the Italian Opera in 1852, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: A box at the Italian Opera, 1852)

The Carrefour Gaillon and the fountain in 1848, 1898 (litho)
5913077 The Carrefour Gaillon and the fountain in 1848, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in front of the fountain at Place Gaillon, Paris)

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho)
5913074 Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845)

Women waiting for stage coaches in Paris in 1839, 1898 (litho)
5913070 Women waiting for stage coaches in Paris in 1839, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Women waiting for stage coaches in Paris, 1839)

Woman outside the Theatre du Gymnase, Paris, 1827. Fashionable woman in large bonnet, lace collar and bib
5913058 Woman outside the Theatre du Gymnase, Paris, 1827. Fashionable woman in large bonnet, lace collar and bib, puff-sleeve dress holding a shawl

Fashionable women in feather hats, lace ruff collars and fur-trimmed dresses. Crossing the Pont des Arts, Paris, 1816
5913050 Fashionable women in feather hats, lace ruff collars and fur-trimmed dresses. Crossing the Pont des Arts, Paris, 1816

Prinking before the ball in 1858, 1898 (litho)
5913088 Prinking before the ball in 1858, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Prinking before the ball, 1858. Women primping in front of a mirror)

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne in 1840, 1898 (litho)
5913071 A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne in 1840, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840)

Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet
5913047 Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet, high-waisted walking dress and carries a shawl and large feather

Fashionable women enjoying the delights of Chateau de Malmaison. A saunter through the park in 1804
5913039 Fashionable women enjoying the delights of Chateau de Malmaison. A saunter through the park in 1804. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim, watching an equestrian show from a grandstand

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"Captivating Esthetics: A Glimpse into the Glamour of Paris" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world as we journey through the vibrant streets of Paris, capturing moments that epitomize elegance and beauty. Step back in time to 1889, where the iconic Eiffel Tower rises majestically above the Exhibition Gardens, a symbol of architectural grandeur and artistic vision. The lithograph from 1898 transports us to a serene scene on the Seine River, where a graceful river boat glides along its shimmering waters. Intriguingly, within the Cabinet des Estampes at Bibliotheque Nationale in 1897, two women adorned in corseted waists and puff shoulders delve into bygone fashion prints. Their quest for timeless style echoes throughout history. Witnessing ladies embracing new freedoms, we find ourselves amidst "The Ladies of the Wheel" cycling with grace and poise in 1896. This lithograph from 1898 encapsulates their spirit of adventure while challenging societal norms. At Palais d'Industrie's Concours Hippique in 1892, a woman dressed elegantly in lilac lace-trimmed attire captivates our attention as she watches an equestrian show from her grandstand seat. The annual horse exhibition was an event filled with sophistication and charm. Transported to Jardin de Paris entrance in 1883, fashionable women don bonnets, shawls, flounced dresses while carrying parasols. They eagerly anticipate an evening entertainment under moonlit skies - a true embodiment of refined leisure. The Bal Bullier skating rink lithograph takes us back to 1876 when laughter echoed through its halls as couples twirled gracefully across polished ice surfaces, and is here that joy meets elegance effortlessly. On Longchamps Race Course's shelter steps from1868, we encounter two women dressed in crinoline gowns.