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Haussmann Collection

"Haussmann: The Architect of Paris's Transformation" Step into the world of Haussmann, where history and architecture intertwine

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Haussmann / Pantheon

Haussmann / Pantheon
GEORGES-EUGENE HAUSSMANN Baron; French administrator and town planner

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Georges-Eugene Haussmann (1809-1891) known as Baron Haussmann Prefect of the Seine

Portrait of Georges-Eugene Haussmann (1809-1891) known as Baron Haussmann Prefect of the Seine Department in France
ELD4890426 Portrait of Georges-Eugene Haussmann (1809-1891) known as Baron Haussmann Prefect of the Seine Department in France

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Le Pilori (Mailly), number 5, circa 1870 - Illustration by Mailly (1829-?)

Le Pilori (Mailly), number 5, circa 1870 - Illustration by Mailly (1829-?)
ICA4860257 Le Pilori (Mailly), number 5, circa 1870 - Illustration by Mailly (1829-?) : Paris concealer sold for destruction - Paris, Architecture Urbanisme, Second Empire

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Georges-Eugène Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1864. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)

Portrait of Georges-Eugène Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1864. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of Georges-Eugene Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1864. Private Collection

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Baron George Eugene Haussmann, 19th century (engraving)

Baron George Eugene Haussmann, 19th century (engraving)
JAB4120248 Baron George Eugene Haussmann, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Baron Georges Eugene HAUSSMANN - 1809-1891)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Printemps department store, Paris, France

Printemps department store, Paris, France

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann

Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann
Napoleon III handing over the decree of annexation of the suburbs of Paris to Baron Haussmann, for urban development (16 February 1859)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding, Paris

Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding, Paris
Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding - the embellishments of Paris - a comment on the urban renewal carried out by Baron Haussmann, appointed by Napoleon III. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann, French town planner

Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann, French town planner, responsible for the urban renewal of Paris under Napoleon III. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
XEE4404833 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris. The sewer from the Strasbourg train station to the Seine

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Paris Haussmann

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Paris Haussmann
XEE4151227 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Paris Haussmann: construction of the Hotel de la Paix and view of the location of the future Opera Garnier

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Paris Haussmann

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Paris Haussmann
XEE4163200 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Paris Haussmann: piercing the Boulevard du Prince Eugene (present-day Boulevard Voltaire)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Georges Eugene Haussmann called Baron Haussmann (1809-1891

Portrait of Georges Eugene Haussmann called Baron Haussmann (1809-1891
XEE4147781 Portrait of Georges Eugene Haussmann called Baron Haussmann (1809-1891) prefet of the Seine during the Second Empire - Engraving by Navellier in " The Illustrous Diary" of 1891

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Place du Chatelet, Paris, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)

Place du Chatelet, Paris, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242375 Place du Chatelet, Paris, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Baron Eugene-Georges Haussmann, Prefet of Paris (1809-1891)'

Portrait of Baron Eugene-Georges Haussmann, Prefet of Paris (1809-1891)"
JLJ4665695 Portrait of Baron Eugene-Georges Haussmann, Prefet of Paris (1809-1891)" He was at the origin of the great renovation works of the city of Paris under the Second Empire

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
XEE4162715 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris: installation of the premiere of the Opera Garnier by the Minister of State Joseph Alexandre Colonna (1810-1868)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Parisian Townhouses in Paris, 1843 (salt print)

Parisian Townhouses in Paris, 1843 (salt print)
6118803 Parisian Townhouses in Paris, 1843 (salt print) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Aerial view of Paris, 1843 (salt print)

Aerial view of Paris, 1843 (salt print)
6118804 Aerial view of Paris, 1843 (salt print) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Background imageHaussmann Collection: L Arc de Triomphe, Paris, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)

L Arc de Triomphe, Paris, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242377 L Arc de Triomphe, Paris, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Paris, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)

Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Paris, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242376 Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Paris, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Panorama of the seven bridges, Paris, c. 1890 (photomechanical print)

Panorama of the seven bridges, Paris, c. 1890 (photomechanical print)
5854246 Panorama of the seven bridges, Paris, c.1890 (photomechanical print) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageHaussmann Collection: The New Paris. (engraving, ca. 1867)

The New Paris. (engraving, ca. 1867)
5975386 The New Paris. (engraving, ca. 1867) by Guesnu, Hilaire (1820-1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France. Remembrance of New Paris)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Napoleon III (1808-1873) and Imperatrice Eugenie (1826-1920

Napoleon III (1808-1873) and Imperatrice Eugenie (1826-1920
JLJ4607257 Napoleon III (1808-1873) and Imperatrice Eugenie (1826-1920) visiting the works of the Opera Garnier in Paris. To the left of Napoleon III is Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Workers at Montmartre, 1858 (oil on canvas)

Workers at Montmartre, 1858 (oil on canvas)
5615143 Workers at Montmartre, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Pinkas, (Hippolyt) Soboslav (1827-1901); 127x86 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Accommodation in Paris - Cross section of a Haussmann building in Paris in 1885

Accommodation in Paris - Cross section of a Haussmann building in Paris in 1885
XEE4408005 Accommodation in Paris - Cross section of a Haussmann building in Paris in 1885. Upstairs the good rooms and in the other floors, offices, apartments and reception room (meeting)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformation of Paris under the Second Empire: Works of the Haussmann boulevards

Transformation of Paris under the Second Empire: Works of the Haussmann boulevards
XEE4181085 Transformation of Paris under the Second Empire: Works of the Haussmann boulevards. Opening of the new section between rue Hautefeuille and rue de l Ancienne Comedie (Ancienne-Comedie)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Baron Haussmann, c. 1850 (b / w photo)

Portrait of Baron Haussmann, c. 1850 (b / w photo)
LSE4092974 Portrait of Baron Haussmann, c.1850 (b/w photo) by Petit, Pierre (1832-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges-EugAne Haussmann, commonly known as Baron Haussmann (1809-91)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
XEE4137592 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris. Construction of the Sewer Collector, 1858: the rat hole

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Haussmann vient de passer par la! (b / w photo)

Haussmann vient de passer par la! (b / w photo)
3624100 Haussmann vient de passer par la! (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haussmann vient de passer par la!)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) handing over to Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891

Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) handing over to Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891
JLJ4573330 Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) handing over to Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891) the decree of annexation of the neighbouring municipalities in June 1859, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Yvon

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Second Empire 1852 to 1870 - capture of Malakoff 8 September 1855 - victory of Solferino

Second Empire 1852 to 1870 - capture of Malakoff 8 September 1855 - victory of Solferino
PCT4276294 Second Empire 1852 to 1870 - capture of Malakoff 8 September 1855 - victory of Solferino 24 June 1859 - Emile Ollivier, Baron Haussmann, Napoleon III, Imperator Eugenia, Pope Pius 9

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Third Republic: meeting of the Council of State at the Tuileries in the presence of

Third Republic: meeting of the Council of State at the Tuileries in the presence of
XEE4163031 Third Republic: meeting of the Council of State at the Tuileries in the presence of Napoleon III (1808-1873) and Baron Eugene Georges Haussmann, prefet of Paris (1809-1891)

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann works

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann works
JLJ4655481 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann works: view of the Place du Carrousel during the demolition of the former kings stables in Paris

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Boulevard des Italiens, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)

Boulevard des Italiens, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
BRM176782 Boulevard des Italiens, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Haussmann (1809 - 1891) French politician - in '

Portrait of Haussmann (1809 - 1891) French politician - in "
XEE4116056 Portrait of Haussmann (1809 - 1891) French politician - in " The History of France" by Henri Martin, 19th century

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
XEE4405661 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris. Destruction of part of the Ile de la Citefor the expansion of the Hotel Dieu

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Excursion in the sewers of Paris in 1872

Excursion in the sewers of Paris in 1872
XEE4412061 Excursion in the sewers of Paris in 1872. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excursion in the sewers of Paris in 1872.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageHaussmann Collection: The Parc des Buttes Chaumont (Buttes-Chaumont), a public garden in the 19th

The Parc des Buttes Chaumont (Buttes-Chaumont), a public garden in the 19th
XEE4181947 The Parc des Buttes Chaumont (Buttes-Chaumont), a public garden in the 19th arrondissement of Paris built under the initiative of Napoleon III

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations de Paris sous le Second Empire, Paris haussmannien

Transformations de Paris sous le Second Empire, Paris haussmannien
XEE4165504 Transformations de Paris sous le Second Empire, Paris haussmannien : percement du boulevard Arago. Gravure in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'568 du 29 fevrier 1868

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations de Paris sous le Second Empire, Paris haussmannien

Transformations de Paris sous le Second Empire, Paris haussmannien
XEE4165572 Transformations de Paris sous le Second Empire, Paris haussmannien : construction de la place d Italie, a l extremite de la rue Mouffetard, 1868

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann, prefet of the Seine in 1868 - cover of the '

Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann, prefet of the Seine in 1868 - cover of the "
XEE4149350 Baron Georges Eugene Haussmann, prefet of the Seine in 1868 - cover of the " Illustrous Journal" of 1868 by Unknown Artist

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) with Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891

Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) with Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891
XEE4142187 Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) with Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891) Anonymous illustration in Collection des souverains et chefs d etat de France". 20th century

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
XEE4137570 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris. Construction of the sewer collector, 1858: the gachage

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Portrait of Georges Eugene Haussmann called Baron Haussmann (1809 - 1891

Portrait of Georges Eugene Haussmann called Baron Haussmann (1809 - 1891
JLJ4577263 Portrait of Georges Eugene Haussmann called Baron Haussmann (1809 - 1891) prefet of the Seine during the Second Empire. Engraving of the 19th century. Private collection

Background imageHaussmann Collection: Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris

Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris
JLJ4588093 Transformations of Paris under the Second Empire, Haussmann Paris: " General view of the Theatres of the boulevard du Temple (Gaite)



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"Haussmann: The Architect of Paris's Transformation" Step into the world of Haussmann, where history and architecture intertwine. Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann, a French town planner, left an indelible mark on the City of Lights during the Second Empire under Emperor Napoleon III. Together, they embarked on a grand vision to reshape Paris. In this satirical cartoon, we witness the collaboration between Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann as they strategize the city's metamorphosis. A broken tower with scaffolding symbolizes their determination to rebuild and modernize every corner of Paris. The Printemps department store stands tall amidst the transformations brought by Haussmann in his quest for urban renewal. It serves as a testament to his legacy - creating spaces that blend functionality with beauty. Under Haussmann's guidance, Paris underwent a remarkable facelift. Streets widened, boulevards emerged like arteries connecting neighborhoods previously isolated from one another. The Pantheon became an emblematic landmark reflecting both its historical significance and architectural splendor. This portrait captures Baron Haussmann himself - a visionary man whose passion for progress shaped not only buildings but also people's lives. His meticulous planning paved the way for improved sanitation systems, better transportation networks, and enhanced public spaces. Place du Chatelet showcases how timeless these transformations are even today; it remains an iconic spot in modern-day Paris where past meets present seamlessly. As we gaze upon these images depicting "Haussmann Paris, " let us appreciate how one man's dedication forever changed our perception of this enchanting cityscape.