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Section of the Paris right bank city wall constructed between 1190
741275 Section of the Paris right bank city wall constructed between 1190 and 1209 on the orders of Philippe II Auguste, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: In the 17th century this section of the city wall became part of the Dominican Convent (Couvent des Jacobins), founded in 1611 and suppressed in 1790; the building on the right formed part of the Parloir aux Bourgeois (Town Hall) which was the second site used for a Town Hall in Paris, later incorporated into the convent; wall demolished in 1816; Philippe II Auguste (1165-1223) King of France (1180-1223); ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22390464
© Bridgeman Images
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20x30 inch Poster Print
Step into the rich history of Paris with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image showcases a section of the Paris right bank city wall, meticulously constructed between 1190 and 1209 under the orders of Philippe II Auguste. The late 18th century artwork, rendered in watercolor on paper, is brought to you by the French School from Bridgeman Images at Fine Art Finder. Add an air of old-world charm to your space with this stunning, museum-quality print.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a section of the Paris right bank city wall, which was constructed between 1190 and 1209 on the orders of Philippe II Auguste. The late 18th-century artwork, created by an anonymous French artist, beautifully captures the historical significance of this fortification. Intriguingly, this particular section of the city wall later became part of the Dominican Convent (Couvent des Jacobins) in the 17th century. Founded in 1611 and suppressed in 1790, it served as a place of spiritual contemplation within these ancient walls. Adjacent to it stands the Parloir aux Bourgeois (Town Hall), which played a crucial role as one of Paris' early administrative centers before being incorporated into the convent. Sadly, time took its toll on this magnificent structure, leading to its demolition in 1816. However, through this exquisite painting preserved at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in France's capital city itself, we can still marvel at its grandeur. The image transports us back to medieval times when Philippe II Auguste reigned as King of France from 1180 to 1223. It serves as a testament to his vision for fortifying and protecting his beloved city. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are reminded not only of Paris' rich history but also how art has the power to immortalize moments that
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