Quai Dorsay Collection

Peace conference, 18 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Peace conference, 18 Jan 1919. Participants in the Paris Peace Conference (Versailles Peace Conference) meeting in the Salon de l'Horloge (Clock room), Quai d'Orsay

Vue du Nouvel Hôtel des Gardes du Corps sur le quai d'Orsay, d'une partie du palais... 1817-1824
Vue du Nouvel Hotel des Gardes du Corps sur le quai d'Orsay, d'une partie du palais... 1817-1824. Private Collection

'La note verbale a la France; l'Ambassadeur d'Allemagne au quai d'Orsay, 23 juillet, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris

The Garden and Tuileries Palace, seen from the Quai d'Orsay, 1813. Creator: Etienne Bouhot
The Garden and Tuileries Palace, seen from the Quai d'Orsay, 1813

Pont de l'Alma (Alma Bridge) and the old Trocadero seen from the Quai d'Orsay, c1880. Creator: Rene Billotte
Pont de l'Alma (Alma Bridge) and the old Trocadero seen from the Quai d'Orsay, c1880

Interior view of the ruins of the old Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Interior view of the ruins of the old Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, 1888

The Seine seen from Quai d'Orsay, 7th arrondissement, 1899. Creator: Eugene Trigoulet
The Seine seen from Quai d'Orsay, 7th arrondissement, 1899

Interior view of ruins of the old Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, c1888. Creator: Georges Rouard
Interior view of ruins of the old Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, c1888

Interior view of ruins of the old Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, 1888. Creator: Georges Rouard
Interior view of ruins of the old Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, 1888

Interior view of ruins of the former Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, c1888. Creator: Georges Rouard
Interior view of ruins of the former Court of Auditors, Quai d'Orsay, c1888

Pont de Solferino and the Pavillon de Flore, seen from Quai d'Orsay, in 1888. Creator: Charles Mercier
Pont de Solferino and the Pavillon de Flore, seen from Quai d'Orsay, in 1888

Panorama of the Quai d'Orsay, 7th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1885. Creator: Frederic Martens
Panorama of the Quai d'Orsay, 7th arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1885

Tuileries Palace, seen from Quai d'Orsay, 1757. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Tuileries Palace, seen from Quai d'Orsay, 1757

Deligny baths, at the Quai d'Orsay, c1900. Creator: Victor Marec
Deligny baths, at the Quai d'Orsay, c1900

The new Gare d Orleans on the Quai d Orsay, Paris (colour litho)
3099142 The new Gare d Orleans on the Quai d Orsay, Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Gare d Orleans on the Quai d Orsay, Paris)

The Colony of Victoria at the Paris Exhibition (litho)
1596136 The Colony of Victoria at the Paris Exhibition (litho) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colony of Victoria at the Paris Exhibition)

British artists commissioned to produce paintings of the Paris Peace Conference in Versailles, 1919 (b / w photo)
6015391 British artists commissioned to produce paintings of the Paris Peace Conference in Versailles, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Colony of Victoria at the Paris Exhibition (b / w photo)
1596135 The Colony of Victoria at the Paris Exhibition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colony of Victoria at the Paris Exhibition)

View from the Quai d Orsay, 1854. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
View from the Quai d Orsay, 1854

Quai d?Orsay, Paris World Exposition, 1889, (1900). Buildings of foreign states by the River Seine

AD: BICYCLES, 1891. French advertisement for bicycles and tricycles. Lithograph by Jules Cheret, 1891

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"Quai d'Orsay: A Historic Hub of Diplomacy and International Relations" Step back in time to 1919, as peace conference delegates leave the prestigious Quai d'Orsay in Paris. This iconic building has witnessed countless pivotal moments throughout history, serving as a symbol of diplomacy and negotiation. Fast forward to the vibrant colors of the new Gare d'Orleans on the Quai d'Orsay, capturing the essence of a bustling city that never sleeps. The Colony of Victoria proudly showcases its achievements at the Paris Exhibition, leaving an indelible mark on this international stage. British artists are commissioned to immortalize the historic Paris Peace Conference in Versailles through their poignant paintings. These black and white photographs transport us back to that momentous occasion when world leaders gathered for peace. Johan Barthold Jongkind's masterpiece offers a glimpse into life along the Quai d'Orsay in 1854, showcasing its timeless beauty. The World Exposition held here in 1889 further solidifies its status as a global hub for innovation and progress. In more recent times, U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry graces these hallowed halls alongside his counterparts from around the world. They convene at Quai d’Orsay, discussing crucial matters that shape our shared future. French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Secretary Kerry on a balcony overlooking this historic site – two nations united by common goals and aspirations. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond observes intently as Secretary Kerry addresses reporters with unwavering resolve. Quai d'Orsay remains an enduring symbol of diplomacy – where documents are read meticulously and negotiations unfold behind closed doors, and is here that decisions are made which impact nations far beyond France's borders.