Paris

  • 1868 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    1868 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    Henri Boutet (French, 1851–1919)

    A Parisian woman adjusts her gloves, the intricate lace of her gown catching the light. The bustle of 19th-century fashion swirls around her—corseted waists, voluminous skirts, the quiet confidence of a city defining style. Every fold and ribbon whispers an era where elegance was armor.

  • The Flower Market

    The Flower Market

    Victor Gabriel Gilbert (French, 1847–1935)

    A bustling Parisian market overflows with blooms—roses spill from baskets, lilies stand tall in buckets. Vendors arrange their wares as shoppers lean in, drawn by color and scent. The air hums with haggling voices and the rustle of petals, a fleeting harmony of commerce and beauty.

  • In the Bois de Boulogne

    In the Bois de Boulogne

    Berthe Morisot (French, 1841–1895)

    Dappled light filters through the trees, brushing the path with gold. A woman strolls beneath the shifting canopy, her dress catching the breeze. The Bois de Boulogne hums with quiet life—leaves rustle, shadows dance. Paris feels both near and far in this green pocket of stillness.

  • Allégorie de la Ville de Paris (1901)

    Allégorie de la Ville de Paris (1901)

    Louise Abbéma (French, 1853–1927)

    A woman draped in flowing robes embodies Paris, her gaze steady and commanding. The city’s spirit lingers in her poised stance, symbols of culture and power woven into her attire. Not just a place, but a presence—alive, untamed, and utterly itself.

  • Maison de Victor Hugo, rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs (1905)

    Maison de Victor Hugo, rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs (1905)

    Paul Madeline (French, 1863–1920)

    Sunlight dapples the cobbled street outside Victor Hugo’s old home, where shadows stretch long and warm. The building’s pale facade glows against the muted greens of Paris in summer, a quiet corner humming with history.

  • Seaside Café (1884)

    Seaside Café (1884)

    Jean Béraud (French, 1849–1935)

    Sunlight glints off the café tables, casting dappled shadows on the cobblestones. A breeze carries the scent of salt and coffee as patrons lean into conversation, their hats tilted against the afternoon glare. The sea hums just beyond the railing, a quiet counterpoint to the clink of porcelain.

  • 1897 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    1897 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    Henri Boutet (French, 1851–1919)

    A Parisian woman adjusts her gloves, the intricate lace of her dress catching the light. The corset’s rigid silhouette contrasts with the soft drape of her skirt—every detail whispers the unspoken rules of 19th-century elegance. Fashion here isn’t just clothing; it’s armor and art fused into one.

  • 1898 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    1898 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    Henri Boutet (French, 1851–1919)

    A Parisian woman adjusts her gloves, the intricate lace of her gown catching the light. The bustle of 19th-century fashion swirls around her—corsets, parasols, the whisper of silk. Every detail speaks of an era where elegance was armor and every outing a performance.

  • 1866 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    1866 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

    Henri Boutet (French, 1851–1919)

    A Parisian woman adjusts her gloves, the intricate lace of her gown catching the light. The folds of her skirt whisper against the cobblestones, a fleeting glimpse of 19th-century elegance frozen in time. Every ruffle and ribbon speaks of an era when fashion was both armor and art.