City Island Collection

An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame in Paris, 1905 (illustration)
8600329 An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame in Paris, 1905 (illustration); (add.info.: An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072633 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072631 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072636 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072634 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072632 Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072629 The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Notre Dame Seen from the Quai de la Tournelle, c. 1897-1902 (oil on fabric)
XOS5873613 Notre Dame Seen from the Quai de la Tournelle, c. 1897-1902 (oil on fabric) by Rafaelli, Jean-Francois (1850-1924); 85.5x101.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Seine frozen in Paris, 1879 (engraving)
8672685 The Seine frozen in Paris, 1879 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Seine frozen in Paris, 1879)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Le pont du Change de Paris, 1865
LUX4817069 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Le pont du Change de Paris, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Le pont du Change de Paris, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

View of the Flower Market in Paris, Ile de la Cite Paris 1905 (b/w photo)
ELD4938628 View of the Flower Market in Paris, Ile de la Cite Paris 1905 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Flower Market in Paris)

Panoramic view of the Ile de la Cite from the Louvre, Paris, c.1910 (postcard)
ELD4937886 Panoramic view of the Ile de la Cite from the Louvre, Paris, c.1910 (postcard); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Production of medals and coins in the Hotel de la Monnaie (Paris mint) and view on the right of the sovereign court of
ELD4890313 Production of medals and coins in the Hotel de la Monnaie (Paris mint) and view on the right of the sovereign court of Chambre des Monnaie, in the Palais de la Cite, Paris, 1360

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the bridges of the Seine, the courthouse
LUX4818075 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the bridges of the Seine, the courthouse, the holy chapel and the renovation works, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): L'ile de la cite et Notre Dame de Paris, 1865
LUX4702323 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): L'ile de la cite et Notre Dame de Paris, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): L'ile de la cite et Notre Dame de Paris

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): panorama of the eight bridges, 1873
LUX4710055 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): panorama of the eight bridges, 1873; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): panorama of the eight bridges, 1873); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

View of the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 1902 (postcard)
FGL5502796 View of the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 1902 (postcard); Fototeca Gilardi

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072614 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072613 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, circa 1850 (engraving)
6438114 Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, circa 1850 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris from the square. Engraving, France, circa 1850. Coll)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072619 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the island of the cite, 1867
LUX4702030 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the island of the cite, 1867; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the island of the cite

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Construction of the Commercial Court, 1867 - Sabra fils dentiste
LUX4817637 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Construction of the Commercial Court, 1867 - Sabra fils dentiste; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Construction of the Commercial Court

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072635 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072617 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

View of the Sainte Chapelle, Ile de la Cite in Paris, in the Middle Ages - (View on the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris)
ELD4841174 View of the Sainte Chapelle, Ile de la Cite in Paris, in the Middle Ages - (View on the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris) Engraving from "Les francaises illustres" by Gustave Demoulin

Vue de Notre-Dame (Notre Dame a Paris) In " Book Paris-Instantanee"
JEB4830938 Vue de Notre-Dame (Notre Dame a Paris) In " Book Paris-Instantanee", photo album in Heliotypie around 1890 - A

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072638 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072637 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072630 Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The concierge, 1870
LUX4703178 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The concierge, 1870; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The concierge, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the Seine and the Ile de la Cite and the Institut de France
LUX4701223 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): General view of the Seine and the Ile de la Cite and the Institut de France and the Bridge of Arts 1885; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame from the River
3078006 The Cathedral of Notre-Dame from the River; (add.info.: Photographic print of The Cathedral of Notre-Dame from the River)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072615 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072611 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072610 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, circa 1850 (engraving)
6438112 Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, circa 1850 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris from the square. Engraving, France, circa 1850. Coll)

Gothic architecture: facade (13th century) of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris (1163-1345), France
AIS5338595 Gothic architecture: facade (13th century) of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris (1163-1345), France.; Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Iberfoto

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072616 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Philip IV of France enters Notre Dame on horseback
7301581 Philip IV of France enters Notre Dame on horseback; Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip IV of France enters Notre Dame on horseback to thank God for having escaped during the Battle of)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): L'ancien pont Saint-Michel, 1855
LUX4817437 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): L'ancien pont Saint-Michel, 1855; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): L'ancien pont Saint-Michel, 1855); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La Sainte Chapelle degaged by the demolition of buildings nearby, 1865
LUX4817385 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La Sainte Chapelle degaged by the demolition of buildings nearby, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Amenagement du parvis de Notre Dame de Paris, 1860
LUX4817213 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Amenagement du parvis de Notre Dame de Paris, 1860; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Amenagement du parvis de Notre Dame de Paris

Pont Neuf crossing the Seine to go to Ile de la Cite, View taken near the Louvre, Paris, years 1890
NWI4868707 Pont Neuf crossing the Seine to go to Ile de la Cite, View taken near the Louvre, Paris, years 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

New faacde of law courts in Palais, engraving after photo by engraving, c. 1890
1751862 New faacde of law courts in Palais, engraving after photo by engraving, c. 1890; (add.info.: New faacde of law courts in Palais, engraving after photo by engraving, c. 1890); Photo: Tallandier

France: Notre-Dame De Paris (colour litho)
8622927 France: Notre-Dame De Paris (colour litho) by Gerardin, Auguste (1849-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre-Dame De Paris)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072618 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting)
7110357 Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: Enema of the feet by Saint Louis. detail of a shutter of the treasure cabinet in the chapter room)

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"City Island: A Tale of Two Cities" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where two iconic cities come alive through captivating artwork. From the enchanting interior of Notre Dame in Paris, France, captured in a photomechanical print from c. 1890-1900, to the grandeur of Napoleon I's consecration and Empress Josephine's coronation depicted on an oil canvas from 1804-1806. But our journey doesn't end there; we cross continents and oceans to explore City Island on the East Coast of New York. This quaint Bronx neighborhood may be worlds away from Paris but holds its own charm and allure. Gustave Fraipont's drawings transport us back to 1890s Paris as we witness scenes like the bustling Quai des Orfevres or catch a glimpse of the mortuary and police department on Ile de la Cite. The flower market comes alive with vibrant colors while Rue des Chantres invites us for a stroll through history. As we admire Gustave Fraipont's artistry, Theophile Meunier takes us even further into Parisian life with his painting depicting the new bridge and tip of Ile de la Cite in 1845. Musee Carnavalet preserves this masterpiece that captures both architectural beauty and historical significance. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without experiencing Napoleon III's visit to Hotel Dieu during a cholera outbreak—an event that showcases resilience amidst adversity. Join us on this visual journey through time as "City Island: A Tale of Two Cities" transports you between continents, immersing you in the rich history and cultural tapestry woven by these remarkable cities—Paris and City Island—a world apart yet forever connected by their indelible mark on humanity.