Год выпуска: 2015 Автор: Pamela Golbin Издательство: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc Страниц: 28 ISBN: 978-0-8478-4504-0
Описание
Pulled from the shelf of a rare-book store by collector Neale M.Albert, "Paris: Les boulevards" is a true gem that was forgotten for well over a century but will now enchant readers once again in this charming facsimile edition. Paris's romantic architecture and vibrant street culture make it one of the most enjoyable cities in the world to stroll and people watch in. This charming little illustrated volume by Charles Franck captures just that through delicately rendered Victorian-era illustrations of panoramic cityscapes of the most gorgeous Parisian boulevards. Complete with horse buggies in the streets, women in society hats, and men in coattails, "Paris: Les boulevards" highlights a nostalgic era in both fashion and architecture. To further add to the charm, this volume honors its original unique binding with eleven gatefolds: each page folds out to six panels displaying the whole of the famous promenades at once. With pages including boulevard des Italiens, avenue de l'Opera, and...
