Toegangspoort van het terrein van de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1900 in Parijs 1900

This photograph by Paul Lucena captures the monumental entrance of the 1900 World's Fair in Paris, known as the "Exposition Universelle". This elaborate archway, with its intricate details and grand scale, is a testament to the architectural ambitions of the era. The image provides a glimpse into the bustling activity of the fair, with people and carriages passing through the gateway. The photograph serves as a historical document, offering a visual record of this significant event. The image is most likely a "carte de visite", a type of photograph that was popular in the 19th century and could be traded or collected as a souvenir.