P. BENOIST (1813-1880), Paris city view. La Cite,... Lot 388

P. BENOIST (1813-1880), Paris city view. La Cite, Pont Neuf, Notre Dame, Tinted Lithographie Philippe Benoist (1813 - around 1880 ): Paris city view Bird's eye view from the Louvre over the Seine to Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame in the distance, 19th century, Tinted Lithographie Technique: Tinted Lithographie on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Ph. Benoist del. & lith. Fig. par A. Bayot". At the center inscribed in the printing plate: "PARIS DANS SA SPLENDEUR | VUE DE LA SEINE. PRISE DU LOUVRE. La Cité et le Pont-Neuf". Lower middle numbered in the printing plate: "60". Date: 19th century Description: The depiction shows a historical view of the Seine, taken from the Louvre, which conveys the urban panorama of Paris. Architecture and bridges tower impressively into the picture; the lively riverbank provides an insight into the social life of the period in question. Keywords: Historical; Paris; Seine; City view; Architecture; Bridges; River; Waterfront; Ships; People; Society; Louvre; City life; Urbanity; Culture; Transport; French capital;, 19th century, Biedermeier, Cities, France, Size: Paper: 34,7 cm x 49,9 cm (13,7 x 19,6 in), Depiction: 24,2 cm x 37,0 cm (9,5 x 14,6 in)