Quais Collection

Bouquinistes, Paris Quais - Book and Print Sellers
The bouquinistes whose stalls form a permanent book and print market lining the Quai de la Tournelle on the banks of the River Seine, Paris, France. Date: circa 1930s

Young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais
Young North Africans (from Algeria) dance on the Paris Quais. Date: circa 1950s

Duties towards neighbour: Respect for property. The probite of a young merchant
DUV4212788 Duties towards neighbour: Respect for property. The probite of a young merchant. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Two women with their luggage in front of a train, one with a green wool sports suit
FLO4562483 Two women with their luggage in front of a train, one with a green wool sports suit, the other with a skirt suit lined with velvet, 1926 - Two women with travel bags in front of a train

The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607872 The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

The merchant. After escaping from the perils of the sea, he reached the shore on which his goods were waiting
FLO4675694 The merchant. After escaping from the perils of the sea, he reached the shore on which his goods were waiting. The merchant, while contemplating his wealth, is finally surprised by death

A man coming to the rescue of someone drowning. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Moral law and civil law
DUV4212601 A man coming to the rescue of someone drowning. Duties towards oneself: the soul. Moral law and civil law. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201985 Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

Letter H: city and port of Hamburg, Germany. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201933 Letter H: city and port of Hamburg, Germany. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Letter W: Come on, William, let's run to the Wagon fast! Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207622 Letter W: Come on, William, let's run to the Wagon fast! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Illumination of the Quay and Pont des Tuileries (gouache on paper)
XIR234166 Illumination of the Quay and Pont des Tuileries (gouache on paper) by Piranesi, Francesco (c.1756-1810) (attr. to); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France.

A young Italian emigrant on the dock in the port of Le Havre, France, late 19th - early 20th century (b/w photo)
PCT5618249 A young Italian emigrant on the dock in the port of Le Havre, France, late 19th - early 20th century (b/w photo); (add.info)

The port of Marseille in the 18th century Detail representing the unloading of goods
JLJ4607558 The port of Marseille in the 18th century Detail representing the unloading of goods. Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris

The Seine in Port, Marly, sandpile, 1875 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4576729 The Seine in Port, Marly, sandpile, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: The Seine in Port-Marly, sandpile)

The sailboat La Maria in the port of Honfleur, 1886 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4662061 The sailboat La Maria in the port of Honfleur, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); Narodni Galerie, Prague

View of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and the Normandy train, 1877 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650660 View of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and the Normandy train, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 60x80 cm; (add.info)

Self Portrait, from l'ile Saint Louis, 1890 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4657324 Self Portrait, from l'ile Saint Louis, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 146 x 113 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

View of the city of Delft, 17th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4670473 View of the city of Delft, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 89x117 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

View of Grenoble taken from the Quai de la Graille, Oil painting by Jean Achard (1807-1884) made in 1837
YOU4418832 View of Grenoble taken from the Quai de la Graille, Oil painting by Jean Achard (1807-1884) made in 1837. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Grenoble, Musee de Grenoble

The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes. Painting by Charles Labor (1813-1900), oil on canvas
LSE4313904 The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes. Painting by Charles Labor (1813-1900), oil on canvas, early 19th century. Musee de la Castre, Cannes

The port of Rouen (oil on canvas)
YOU4420192 The port of Rouen (oil on canvas) by Ancillotti, Torello (1843-99); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: The port of Rouen)

Shipyard: "The port of Brest"Detail
JLJ4681580 Shipyard: " The port of Brest" Detail. Painting by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe (1716-1794) 1774 Brest, Musee des Beaux Arts by Blarenberghe

The island of the Cite and the island of Saint Louis seen from the bridge of Austerlitz
JLJ4600161 The island of the Cite and the island of Saint Louis seen from the bridge of Austerlitz Painting by Stanislas Lepine (1835-1892) 19th century Sun

View of the harbour of Toulon Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris
JLJ4643555 View of the harbour of Toulon Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris, Musee de la Marine by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); Musee de la Marine, Paris

detail of: The port of Marseille in the 18th century"
JLJ4607584 detail of: The port of Marseille in the 18th century" Detail representing the unloading of goods. Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris

The port of Marseille in the 18th century Detail representing the unloading of goods
JLJ4607571 The port of Marseille in the 18th century Detail representing the unloading of goods. Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris

Arrival of the workmens "penny train"at Victoria Station in London
XEE557572 Arrival of the workmens " penny train" at Victoria Station in London. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; English, out of copyright

Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w / c on paper)
BOU203196 Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w/c on paper) by Spiers, Benjamin Walter (fl.1875-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Bouquinistes); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

View of Saint Pauls port and the office of water boats in 1782 Pastel painting by
JLJ4646507 View of Saint Pauls port and the office of water boats in 1782 Pastel painting by Louis de Lespinasse (1734-1808) 1782 Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Lespinasse

View of the Port of Dieppe Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris
JLJ4580130 View of the Port of Dieppe Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris, Musee de la Marine by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Zaandam. 1871. (0. 48 x 0. 73 cm) Dutch landscape. Oil On Canvas by Claude Monet (1840-1926)
JLJ4595396 Zaandam. 1871. (0.48 x 0.73 cm) Dutch landscape. Oil On Canvas by Claude Monet (1840-1926). Musee d Orsay. by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Zaandam)

The smuggler at Sainte Marine in Brittany Painting by Lucien Simon (1861-1945
JLJ4598262 The smuggler at Sainte Marine in Brittany Painting by Lucien Simon (1861-1945) 1907 Rennes, Musee des Beaux Arts by Simon, Lucien (1851-1945); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

The port of Marseille in the 18th century Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789
JLJ4650961 The port of Marseille in the 18th century Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris. Marine Museum by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Marche a la poultry et au bread, quai des Grands Augustins in Paris in 1660
JLJ4632442 Marche A la poultry et au bread, quai des Grands Augustins in Paris in 1660. Anonymous French painting, 17th century. Paris, Musee Carnavalet

View of the hotel de Nevers, the tower of Nesles and the Grande Galerie du chateau du
JLJ4645162 View of the hotel de Nevers, the tower of Nesles and the Grande Galerie du chateau du Louvre seen from the Pont Neuf Painting by Abraham de Verwer (1600-1650) 1637 Sun

Ancient Rome: Sea Travel, Wild animals are transported for the circus
XEE702511 Ancient Rome: Sea Travel, Wild animals are transported for the circus, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bordeaux, the Quais, 1874 (oil on canvas)
877406 Bordeaux, the Quais, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 31x46 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Gift of John C

Browsing among the bouquinistes - Paris quais and Notre Dame
Browsing for treasures among the bouquinistes of the Paris quais, with Notre Dame Cathedral in the distance. The Cathedral was badly damaged by fire on 15th April 2019. Date: circa 1960s

The Pont-Neuf and the Ile de la Cite, 1881 (w / c on paper)
XIR244957 The Pont-Neuf and the Ile de la Cite, 1881 (w/c on paper) by Levis, Henri Jean-Baptiste (fl.1844-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Port of Dragor in Denmark in 1826 Painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
JLJ4588071 The Port of Dragor in Denmark in 1826 Painting by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783-1853) 1826 Sun. 0, 22x0, 31 m by Eckersberg, Christoffer-Wilhelm (1783-1853); Louvre, Paris

View of a seaport Representation of commercial activities, unloading of goods
JLJ4586630 View of a seaport Representation of commercial activities, unloading of goods, transactions on the docks of the port. Painting attributed to Anton Mozart (1573-1625), Sun

The port of Marseille in the 18th century Detail representing the unloading of goods
JLJ4607552 The port of Marseille in the 18th century Detail representing the unloading of goods. Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), 18th century

La cite et le Pont Neuf seen from the Quai du Louvre In the foreground
JLJ4563705 La cite et le Pont Neuf seen from the Quai du Louvre In the foreground, a boat wash (boat-wash) and the great activity of the banks of the Seine

View of a fish boat and whitewashing boats on the Quai de la Megisserie in Paris
JLJ4646243 View of a fish boat and whitewashing boats on the Quai de la Megisserie in Paris Anonymous painting of the French school. 1670

Shipyard: "The City of Brest"Detail
JLJ4681565 Shipyard: " The City of Brest" Detail. Painting by Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe (1716-1794) 1774, 1.25 x 1.93 m

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The quais of Paris are not just a place to stroll along the Seine, but also hold a rich history and cultural significance. Bouquinistes, book and print sellers, line the quais offering a treasure trove of literary delights. It's like stepping into a world where stories come alive. On these quais, you can witness vibrant scenes that reflect the diversity of Paris. Young North Africans dancing with joy on the Paris Quais showcase the city's multicultural spirit and celebration of life. Artists have long been inspired by the beauty of these quais. In "The Seine in Port, " Marly becomes an enchanting sandpile captured on canvas in 1875. Meanwhile, "Fishers Spreading Their Nets" portrays the timeless activity of fishing along these historic riverbanks in 1872. Sailboats gracefully glide through the port as depicted in "La Maria in Honfleur. " The artist skillfully captures their elegance against a backdrop that exudes tranquility and serenity from 1886. Moving away from maritime scenes, we find ourselves at Saint Lazare train station in Paris. This bustling hub connects travelers to Normandy as portrayed in an oil painting from 1877. A glimpse into transportation history frozen on canvas. An artist's self-portrait reveals his connection to l'ile Saint Louis - perhaps finding solace or inspiration amidst its charming streets and picturesque views painted with oils on canvas dating back to 1890. Traveling beyond France's borders, we encounter other captivating sights captured by artists throughout history. A view of Delft transports us back to the 17th century with its intricate details meticulously brushed onto canvas. Marseille comes alive through art depicting goods being unloaded at its bustling port during the 18th century - a snapshot into historical trade routes immortalized for generations to appreciate. Venice unveils one of its hidden corners: The Quay of Slaves.