Metropolitain Collection

Large-flowered garden rocket, Hesperis grandiflora, showy rocket, Hesperis speciosa, fragrant rocket
FLO4670207 Large-flowered garden rocket, Hesperis grandiflora, showy rocket, Hesperis speciosa, fragrant rocket, Hesperis fragrans, seaside malcomia, Malcomia littorea, field moricandia

Piece of elephant tusk found 5-feet underground in Europe, 18th century Believed to be from now extinct species of
FLO4576698 Piece of elephant tusk found 5-feet underground in Europe, 18th century Believed to be from now extinct species of elephant or mammoth

The underground cave of the temple of Guarapuri Island or place of the caves, an island east of Mumbai (India)
FLO4634040 The underground cave of the temple of Guarapuri Island or place of the caves, an island east of Mumbai (India)

Ancient Egypt: mummy in a sarcophagus, sarcophagus, bird urn, ibis mummy and the map of the rooms of a pyramid
FLO4573343 Ancient Egypt: mummy in a sarcophagus, sarcophagus, bird urn, ibis mummy and the map of the rooms of a pyramid - Egyptian mummies: mummy in coffin 1, coffin cover 2, bird urn 3

Interior of an underground Alut house in Unalaska, with women caring for children and weaving straw goods
FLO4620961 Interior of an underground Alut house in Unalaska, with women caring for children and weaving straw goods. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Exterior of an underground Alut house in Unalaska with children playing and men fishing in kayaks
FLO4620959 Exterior of an underground Alut house in Unalaska with children playing and men fishing in kayaks. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves
FLO4569004 Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves. Believed to be the site of the mythical Labyrinth by Charles Robert Cockerell

Summer habitat and winter burial habitat of the Itelmen of Kamchatka (Russia)
FLO4634678 Summer habitat and winter burial habitat of the Itelmen of Kamchatka (Russia). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by

Guarding subway entrance, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Guarding subway entrance, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers guarding a subway entrance in Paris, France at the beginning of World War I.

Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902. Creator: Gaston Brun
Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902

Entrance to the metro, Place de l'Etoile, between 1900 and 1907. Creator: Carlo Brancaccio
Entrance to the metro, Place de l'Etoile, between 1900 and 1907

Metro works, at the corner of rue du faubourg Saint-Antoine and rue de Reuilly, 1929. Creator: Germain David-Nillet
Metro works, at the corner of rue du faubourg Saint-Antoine and rue de Reuilly, 1929

Un Zeppelin sur Paris; Un trou dans la voute du Metropolitain : aspects exterieur et... 1916. Creator: Gorce
Un Zeppelin sur Paris; Un trou dans la voute du Metropolitain : aspects exterieur et interieur de la breche; la seconde photographie a ete prise apres l'enlevement des debris et le remplacement

Work on the metro at Notre-Dame bridge, in 1906. Creator: Victor Marec
Work on the metro at Notre-Dame bridge, in 1906

Metropolitan work in Place Saint-Michel in 1906. Creator: Victor Marec
Metropolitan work in Place Saint-Michel in 1906

Metropolitan work at Pont-Neuf, in 1899. Creator: Victor Marec
Metropolitan work at Pont-Neuf, in 1899

Rush hour in the metro, c1920. Creator: Andre Devambez
Rush hour in the metro, c1920

Metro works at the Quai Saint-Michel, c1906. Creator: Henri Dabadie
Metro works at the Quai Saint-Michel, c1906

Le métro Station Villiers, 1917. Creator: Vuillard, Édouard (1868-1940)
Le metro Station Villiers, 1917. Found in the Collection of the Musee Maurice Denis, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Paris Metro Station - underground view
3784844 Paris Metro Station - underground view; (add.info.: Paris Metro Station - underground view. Passengers about to enter train. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785020 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track. Two men lengthening a tunnel. C. 1900.); Lebrecht History

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785013 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track for line no. 5 (Place d'Italie to Gare du Nord)

Paris Metro - entrance with art nouveau arch
3784973 Paris Metro - entrance with art nouveau arch; (add.info.: Paris Metro - entrance with art nouveau arch, early 20th century. Paris streets.); Lebrecht History

Paris Metro construction at Pont-au-Change
3784841 Paris Metro construction at Pont-au-Change; (add.info.: Paris Metro construction at Pont-au-Change, 1906.); Lebrecht History

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785016 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track for line no.4 (Porte Clignancourt - Porte d'Orleans)

Gare du Nord, Paris
3784847 Gare du Nord, Paris; (add.info.: Gare du Nord, Paris. Early 20th century. Constructed in 1863 by the architect Hittorff. Villes de France collection, published by Raphael Tuck et Fils, Ltd)

Traditional and iconic Paris metro (metropolitain) sign with parisian apartment block in the background (black and white)

France, Paris, metro sign at dusk

Construction of the Paris Metro, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
884614 Construction of the Paris Metro, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Entrance to a Metropolitan Station (iron)
GDG279984 Entrance to a Metropolitan Station (iron) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); Paris, France; (add.info.: entree de metro; fonte; parisien; ); eGerard Degeorge; French, out of copyright

Entrance to a Metropolitan Station, detail (iron)
GDG279979 Entrance to a Metropolitan Station, detail (iron) by Guimard, Hector (1867-1942); Paris, France; (add.info.: entree de metro; fonte; parisien; ); eGerard Degeorge; French, out of copyright

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)

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

Scots guards at the Siege of Sidney Street
Scots guards on the Streets of London during the Siege of Sidney Street in 1911. Date: 1911

The Construction of the Metro, 1900 (oil on canvas)
XIR26290 The Construction of the Metro, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Loir, Luigi (1845-1916); Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix, France; French, out of copyright

Working on the Metro under the Place de l Etoile, 1899 (oil on canvas)
XIR210498 Working on the Metro under the Place de l Etoile, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Brun, Gaston (1873-1918); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Stock Exchange (La Bourse) and Metropolitain sign at entrance to metro, Place de la Bourse, Paris, France, Europe

Metropolitain Metro sign in Paris, France circa 2008

Metro entrance, Boulevard St. Michel, Paris, France, Europe

Art deco Metropolitain (subway) sign, Paris, France, Europe

Metropolitain station entrance, Paris, France, Europe

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"Exploring the Metropolitain: A Journey through Paris' Iconic Metro System" As the sun sets over the enchanting city of Paris, a familiar sight emerges - the iconic metro sign at dusk. This symbolizes not only France's bustling capital but also its world-renowned transportation system, known as the Metropolitain. Dating back to November 13th, 1909, an illustration in Le Rire depicts "Parikao, " a fictional poor city within Paris. This satirical piece humorously highlights the significance of this metropolis and its ever-expanding urban landscape. Delving deeper into history, we discover a captivating black and white photograph capturing the construction of the Paris Metro around 1900. The image showcases dedicated workers laboring tirelessly to create an underground network that would revolutionize transportation in one of Europe's most vibrant cities. The iron entrance to a Metropolitan Station stands tall and proud, inviting travelers from all walks of life into its depths. Every detail meticulously crafted exudes elegance and grandeur – a testament to both architectural brilliance and functional design. Fast forward to 1931 when artist Ernest Flammarion immortalized these entrances with his stunning artwork. His pieces capture not only their physical beauty but also serve as meeting places for people from diverse backgrounds who converge upon them daily - creating connections that transcend time and space. Beyond mere aesthetics lies historical significance; during times of turmoil such as the Siege of Sidney Street, even Scots guards sought refuge within these stations' sturdy walls – showcasing how they became more than just transport hubs but symbols of safety amidst chaos. Metropolitan Construction becomes an art form itself as trees are suspended on earth along St. Anthony Street in Paris' IVEM ARR. , blending nature seamlessly with urban development – harmonizing progress with preservation. Railway construction further emphasizes how this vast network extends far beyond what meets our eyes above ground level, and is a complex web connecting neighborhoods, cultures, and people – a lifeline for the city.