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Exposition Universelle 1900 Collection

The Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris was a grand celebration of human achievement and cultural exchange

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900

The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)

Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)
1700197 Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris in 1900)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe seen from the River Seine, Exposition Universelle 1900

The Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe seen from the River Seine, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (print)
3098961 The Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe seen from the River Seine, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (print) by French School

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Chinaman at peace (litho)

The Chinaman at peace (litho)
3627068 The Chinaman at peace (litho) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinaman at peace)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Fighting at the site of the Russian Pavilion for the Exposition of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

Fighting at the site of the Russian Pavilion for the Exposition of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2819070 Fighting at the site of the Russian Pavilion for the Exposition of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Birds eye view, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (chromolitho)

Birds eye view, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (chromolitho)
1093404 Birds eye view, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds eye view, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Interior of the Exposition des Beaux Arts, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (chromolitho)

Interior of the Exposition des Beaux Arts, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (chromolitho)
1093400 Interior of the Exposition des Beaux Arts, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Pavilion of Martinique at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Pavilion of Martinique at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807860 The Pavilion of Martinique at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Canadian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Canadian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807856 The Canadian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Pavilion of the Republic of San Marino at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris

The Pavilion of the Republic of San Marino at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807841 The Pavilion of the Republic of San Marino at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Danish Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Danish Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807819 The Danish Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Belgian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Belgian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807800 The Belgian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Peruvian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Peruvian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807796 The Peruvian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: English workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

English workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807786 English workers at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Italian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Italian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807768 The Italian Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Pavilion of Transvaal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Pavilion of Transvaal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807752 The Pavilion of Transvaal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Russian sailors in Paris eating stew (colour litho)

Russian sailors in Paris eating stew (colour litho)
2807741 Russian sailors in Paris eating stew (colour litho) by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian sailors in Paris to help organise the Russian section of the 1900)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Korean Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Korean Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807875 The Korean Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Floating carnival on the River Seine during the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris

Floating carnival on the River Seine during the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
3099182 Floating carnival on the River Seine during the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Exhibition of cotton fabrics from Benigno Crespi in the Italian pavilion at the Exposition

Exhibition of cotton fabrics from Benigno Crespi in the Italian pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900
3098966 Exhibition of cotton fabrics from Benigno Crespi in the Italian pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Exhibition of printing and books in the German pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900

Exhibition of printing and books in the German pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b / w photo)
3098962 Exhibition of printing and books in the German pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Joseph-Antoine Bouvard, French architect and administrator (litho)

Joseph-Antoine Bouvard, French architect and administrator (litho)
3098946 Joseph-Antoine Bouvard, French architect and administrator (litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph-Antoine Bouvard (1840-1920)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho)

Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho)
3098924 Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho) by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Palace of Electricity and Castle of Water at night, Exposition Universelle 1900

The Palace of Electricity and Castle of Water at night, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho)
3099130 The Palace of Electricity and Castle of Water at night, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Swedish pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)

The Swedish pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)
3098949 The Swedish pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, French artist (b / w photo)

Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, French artist (b / w photo)
3098942 Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, French artist (b/w photo) by Fiorillo, E. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1845-1902), French artist

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Central nave of the Grand Palais at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)

Central nave of the Grand Palais at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)
3098929 Central nave of the Grand Palais at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo) by Mazibourg, Carle de (19th-early 20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Monumental Gateway on the Place de la Concorde, Exposition Universelle 1900

The Monumental Gateway on the Place de la Concorde, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho)
3098921 The Monumental Gateway on the Place de la Concorde, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho) by French School

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Exposition Universelle 1900 (chromolitho)

Exposition Universelle 1900 (chromolitho)
732807 Exposition Universelle 1900 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exposition Universelle 1900.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Festival of the vendange (grape harvest) at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris

Festival of the vendange (grape harvest) at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807852 Festival of the vendange (grape harvest) at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Madagascans leaving the Exposition Universelle in Paris to return home (colour litho)

Madagascans leaving the Exposition Universelle in Paris to return home (colour litho)
2807846 Madagascans leaving the Exposition Universelle in Paris to return home (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The German Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The German Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807793 The German Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Pavilion of French India at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Pavilion of French India at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807868 The Pavilion of French India at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Luxembourg Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Luxembourg Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807806 The Luxembourg Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Greek Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Greek Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807771 The Greek Pavilion at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Pavilion of Indochina at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Pavilion of Indochina at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2807758 The Pavilion of Indochina at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Prince of Wales visiting the site of the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)

The Prince of Wales visiting the site of the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho)
2818853 The Prince of Wales visiting the site of the Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Palais du Ministere de la Marine, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (colour litho)

Palais du Ministere de la Marine, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (colour litho)
2775581 Palais du Ministere de la Marine, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais du Ministere de la Marine)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Greenhouses of the city of Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900 (colour litho)

Greenhouses of the city of Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900 (colour litho)
3099133 Greenhouses of the city of Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenhouses of the city of Paris)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris: the official flotilla (colour litho)

Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris: the official flotilla (colour litho)
3099128 Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris: the official flotilla (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris (colour litho)

Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris (colour litho)
3099126 Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The pavilion of Finland at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b / w photo)

The pavilion of Finland at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b / w photo)
3098972 The pavilion of Finland at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Entrance to the American pavilion, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b / w photo)

Entrance to the American pavilion, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b / w photo)
3098954 Entrance to the American pavilion, Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the American pavilion)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The jeweller Gallo-Thiam and cora players in the Senegal and French Sudan section of

The jeweller Gallo-Thiam and cora players in the Senegal and French Sudan section of the Exposition Universelle 1900
3098937 The jeweller Gallo-Thiam and cora players in the Senegal and French Sudan section of the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Changing of the guard at the Buddhist temple in the Indo-China section of the Exposition

Changing of the guard at the Buddhist temple in the Indo-China section of the Exposition Universelle 1900
3098933 Changing of the guard at the Buddhist temple in the Indo-China section of the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho)

Pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho)
3098925 Pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: The Spanish pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)

The Spanish pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)
3098985 The Spanish pavilion at the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExposition Universelle 1900 Collection: Panorama of the Champ de Mars during the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)

Panorama of the Champ de Mars during the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo)
3098978 Panorama of the Champ de Mars during the Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer



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The Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris was a grand celebration of human achievement and cultural exchange. This black and white photo captures the iconic Eiffel Tower and the Celestial Globe, both towering over the River Seine. The print showcases the magnificence of this world fair, where nations from around the globe came together to showcase their innovations. In one lithograph titled "The Chinaman at peace, " we see a representation of tranquility amidst all the hustle and bustle. It reminds us that even in such a bustling event, there are moments for reflection and inner peace. However, not everything went smoothly during this exposition. A color lithograph depicts an accident in Champ-de-Mars, Paris, serving as a reminder that progress sometimes comes with its own set of challenges. Another colorful lithograph shows shooting taking place at the Exposition Universelle of 1900. While it may seem unusual today, it highlights how different times were back then when public shooting events were considered entertainment. Similarly intense is another lithograph showcasing fighting at the site of the Russian Pavilion for this exposition. These images remind us that even amidst celebrations, conflicts can arise. On a lighter note, another litho portrays birds-eye view capturing all aspects of this grand event from above – an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Inside one chromolitho titled "Interior of the Exposition des Beaux Arts, " we catch a glimpse into artistic marvels displayed during this exhibition. It serves as evidence that beauty transcends borders and cultures. Nations also showcased their individuality through pavilions like Martinique's vibrant structure or Canada's impressive display – each representing their unique heritage and achievements. Even smaller countries like San Marino had their moment to shine with their own pavilion at this universal exposition – proving that size does not limit ambition or creativity.